Myth: Sleep isn't that important

Many people work long hours and cut down on their sleep to make extra time for themselves at night. We all do this, and it is not a good habit to get into. Don't fall into the trap, and think that you can just make up the lost sleep by sleeping in on the weekends. It takes more additional sleep than yo might think to handle your sleep debts. 

Not getting enough sleep has been scientifically linked to many health and performance problems: such as obesity, depression, memory loss, fatigue and an inability to concentrate. When your body is asleep, it is busy repairing tissue and producing hormones (the majority of growth hormone is created during sleep). These functions are very important to an athlete who is subjecting their body to increased levels of stress everyday through exercise. Adults should sleep 6-12 hours per night. 

Happy sleeping fit bunnies... this is where we grow!

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* For more information in greater detail, pick up the book Muscle Myths written by Michael Matthews