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Why is Sleep important?

When personal trainers meet with a new client and ask them about their current habits, one question most people don’t anticipate is, how much sleep are you getting?
Sleep plays a vital role in weight loss, muscle gain and overall mental/physical ability. We all know to some extent, sleep is important. But when we get caught up in our busy daily lives, we don’t really realize what effects it could have. Sleep deficiencies is linked to obesity along with increased risk of kidney disease, diabetes, and increased risk of heart attack. When we are able to sleep well, our body releases hormones to help boost muscle mass and repair cells and tissues. Scientists do know that getting a good amount of sleep is necessary for the body to function properly.
Let’s look at how sleep and exercise can help the body. Have you ever had a workout right before bed and tried to sleep? Typically tossing and turning is what happens when we complete a workout right before bed. Studies have shown that workouts should be performed at least three hours prior to bed. 
What happens to our body if we do not wait three hours prior to bed? Our body temperature increases and this is related to how we sleep. When we complete an intense workout and the body temperature rises, it potentially could take six hours to level out. Sleep onset occurs when our bodies are cooler. 
As you see, a poor sleep cycle can create a vicious cycle. After a poor sleep, it doesn’t matter how much caffeine you take to try and wake up. The caffeine will just make falling asleep even harder the next time you go to rest. Take some time to look at your sleep pattern if you are struggling with weight loss, memory or gaining muscle. 
National Heart, Lung, and Blood institute.
Sleepfoundation.org

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