Sunday, July 4, 2010

SLEEP PLUS EXERCISE

Having a good sleeping pattern and an equally good workout schedule goes a long way in boosting one's overall health. Today we will discuss how these two are interrelated, and positive effects of one on the other.

It is no surprise that after a good workout session, body is naturally tired and it helps in having a good quality sleep. Studies have shown that people who have a low daily schedule of low physical activity show a better sleeping patter when they start exercising regularly. This is primarily due to boost in the amount
of time spent in slow-wave sleep, the phase of sleep believed to be the most restorative. They also
report waking up less often during the night. Hence when they wake up, they are refreshed and more active. Also research shows that people start falling asleep faster and longer than before they has started exercising.

Also, it is a well known fact to build muscle, giving your body rest is a must to allow it to recuperate.if you aren't getting enough sleep, then proper rebuilding of your muscle is less likely to occur. It is also shown by research that consistent lack of sleep can result in over-training which impedes both performance and fitness goals.

Hence both of these are opposite sides of a coin, you need them together to have a cumulative positive effect on your body. Rather than looking for those magic supplements available in market to reach your dream physique, having a good lifestyle can actually take you places.

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