Sleep is crucial if you are looking to build muscle, lose weight, and improve fitness. When someone’s sleep is compromised, all other aspects of their health and performance is compromised.

Here's why:

• Improves muscle growth and repair: During sleep, the body produces human growth hormone (HGH) essential for muscle growth and recovery.

• Boosts immune system: Adequate sleep helps your immune system fight off infections and illnesses.

• Enhances athletic performance: Sleep improves reaction time, coordination, and endurance.

• Improves mental well-being: Sleep helps maintain good mental health and prevents irritability, anxiety and depression.

• Promotes weight loss: Sleep regulates hormones that control appetite and metabolism.

We suggest achieving 7-8 hours sleep per night.

When someone’s sleep is compromised they are more likely to have:

• Poor training performance due to low levels of energy

• Eating habits are impacted because cravings are higher

• More likely to consume more caffeine to be alert

• Motivation levels impacted meaning they are more likely to skip training

Want to improve your sleep?

• Stick to a consistent sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time

• Create a relaxing pre bed routine (dim the lights, put down your phone, ease your way out of the day)

• Make your bedroom sleep-conducive (dark, cold, quiet)

• Avoid screens, caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime