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Sleep: Why is it important for our workouts? A good night's sleep is essential before and after a workout, helping our bodies store energy, repair injuries and support brain function. Fitness expert and personal trainer Alasdair Nicoll of The Fitness Group has teamed up with Get Laid Beds to share his expert tips to help you get the most out of your workouts. Muscle recovery and growth. ”When we sleep, the body releases a type of Hormone (HGH) that is necessary for the stimulation of protein synthesis, which is the process that occurs when our muscles are damaged and are rebuilt with new muscle tissue”. He adds: "So, by sleeping an adequate amount, of 7-9 hours, we can ensure we wake up feeling energised, and our bodies and muscles repaired and ready to take on another day, and another workout.” Improved athletic performance and reduced inflammation. ”Whilst it is tempting to want to wake up early to get that longer training session in, increasing your sleep time results in better reaction times, increased endurance and coordination.” Hormonal balance. ”Sleep helps regulate hormone levels that are paramount for muscle recovery. Testosterone, for example, is a hormone that promotes muscle growth and repair, (and) predominantly is excreted during sleep.” He continues: "We need to remember that a lack of sleep can lower testosterone production which can unintentionally take your gym gains two steps forward and then one step back.”
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