The Negative Impact Intense Workouts Have on Your Sleep.
Brielle Buis | December 16, 2015 You already know the importance of getting adequate nutrition after you workout to promote muscle growth. But, did you know that the true gold standard of your post workout regimen is getting enough sleep? Ironically, this golden ticket that might be the most important is also something that can possibly be hindered by a hard workout. A study conducted by Loughborough University looked into the effect that heavy training has on your sleep. To conduct the experiment the scientists, lead by head researcher S.C. Killer, studied the effects of two nine-day periods of heavy training, on 13 competitive cyclists. …
Do You Need More Sleep After a Workout?
Q by Equinox September 23, 2015 Building in extra bed time may be the secret to a better body. Related: Your 3 Biggest Sleep Questions, Answered You turn in earlier when you’ve lined up a big workout for the following day, but what about the other side of the clock? Once you’ve hit your foam roller and refueled with the necessary nutrients, do athletes actually need to sleep more post-hard workout? “The simple answer is absolutely,” says W. Christopher Winter, M.D., and director of the Martha Jefferson Sleep Medicine Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Related: The Case For Sleep Deprivation For the …