In a Nutshell
- Sleep affects many aspects of health. Quality sleep supports exercise recovery, clear thinking and focus, mood stability, appetite/weight regulation, and healthy immunity.
- Many adults are sleep-deprived. Over a third of adults regularly get fewer than 7 hours of sleep a night, which increases the risk of various health issues.
- Poor sleep quality can go unnoticed. Many folks overestimate their sleep duration or overlook factors that degrade sleep quality, like chronic stress or screen exposure before bed.
- Daily habits impact sleep. Morning light exposure, regular exercise, limiting (or avoiding) caffeine intake after 2 p.m., and limiting alcohol can all enhance sleep quality.
- Good sleep = myriad benefits. Consistently aiming for 7–9 hours of quality sleep (preferably in a cool, dark room) can lead to better mood, performance, and overall well-being.
If your eating and exercise are on point, but you still don’t feel or look the way you want, poor sleep may be to blame. Here’s how to tap into the power of sleep and make rest a daily priority.
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Struggling with your weight? Feeling bummed out? Sluggish during workouts? Or just sluggish in general? These are common complaints from new Precision Nutrition Coaching clients. And poor diet isn’t always to blame.
Everything from lucid thinking, to good decision making, to proper digestion, to high performance is heavily dependent on getting good quality sleep.
Unfortunately, more than a third of adults get fewer than 7 hours of sleep each night, the minimum needed to keep your risk of health problems in check.
And that’s not counting the millions of folks who likely over-estimate how much sleep they’re getting, or whose sleep quality is poor because of other, seemingly unrelated lifestyle factors.
In this infographic, we unpack early indicators that you’re not getting enough rest. Then we share exactly how to prep for the best night sleep, starting with when you wake up.
Download the infographic for your tablet, or to print out, and keep it as a handy reminder to prioritize high-quality sleep every day.
(Note to fitness pros: This is also a great resource to share with your clients).
There you have it: Why sleep is so important, how to tell if you’re not getting enough, and how to engineer the perfect day for a great night’s rest.
Print out or download the infographic as a reminder to up your sleep game. And please share with a friend (or client) who might benefit from it.
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