Whether you are preparing for a triathlon, have joined a sports team, are getting a jump on New Year’s resolution, or simply committing to a more active lifestyle, it is critical to include sleep and rest in your training. Sleep affects athletic performance in a few different ways. Aids in muscle recovery and strengthening When a person sleeps, the body … Read More
Is Beauty Sleep Real?
We get sold on the the idea of beauty from all angles, but one of the most common angles has to do with beauty sleep. We’ve probably even talked about it without really thinking about what it means… so what are we implying when we say, “I’ve got to get my beauty sleep”? Beauty standards are often questionable and can … Read More
Survey Says: Hosting Through the Holidays Can Lessen Your Sleep Quality
With the holidays fast approaching, a lot of people are going to be traveling and posting up in other’s homes. This also means that hosting duties will be in full swing for many — whether it’s the family home welcoming the kids home from college, or friends traveling across the country to share in the festivities. If you have promised … Read More
Lack of Sleep Side Effects are Devastating
Too often people think that sacrificing sleep is just a part of living a busy life. The thinking goes like this: going to bed later and waking up earlier means more hours to be productive throughout the day. But this thinking is backwards. The less quality sleep a person gets, the lower quality their output is throughout the day. In … Read More
The Devastating Effects of Sleep Deprivation On Your Metabolism
With so much going on in people’s lives, one of the first things that suffers is the quality and quantity of sleep. For whatever reason, people will get the absolute minimum amount of sleep when they are stressed out or busy, thinking that they can “get by” on less sleep, so long as they are getting things done. And while … Read More