38 min
Episode 66: Tips For Sleeping Better One Percent Better
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- Health & Fitness
Today’s episode is a hot topic - SLEEP! This is a common problem that we see in our clients - not enough sleep, can’t fall asleep, can’t sleep deeply enough - you name it. Sleep is the topic, and we’re here to provide some tips and tricks to help you get to sleep sooner, and stay asleep longer.
We’ll dive into the science behind why sleep is so important - all the hormones it regulates, and why the regulation of those hormones is essential to our health, performance, recovery, mood, .. all kinds of reason. We’ll also touch on routine changes you can make, and things you can do in the hours leading up to your bedtime that you can start to work on and improve your sleep.
Remember, changes in your sleep routines are very hard to incorporate, and require commitment and reps to help your body adjust to what it is you are asking of it. Have patience with yourself, but don’t give up. A better sleep IS possible, and IS within your control.
Listener questions this week - Let us know if you have problems sleeping or not. If so -- do you fall under the, “I’ve tried everything and nothing works!” mentality, and; If not -- what do you do that has set you up for success when it comes to your sleep?
Make sure to follow our socials:
FB: Facebook.com/CrossFitFUNCTION
IG: @cffunction
Twitter: @GotFUNCTION
Today’s episode is a hot topic - SLEEP! This is a common problem that we see in our clients - not enough sleep, can’t fall asleep, can’t sleep deeply enough - you name it. Sleep is the topic, and we’re here to provide some tips and tricks to help you get to sleep sooner, and stay asleep longer.
We’ll dive into the science behind why sleep is so important - all the hormones it regulates, and why the regulation of those hormones is essential to our health, performance, recovery, mood, .. all kinds of reason. We’ll also touch on routine changes you can make, and things you can do in the hours leading up to your bedtime that you can start to work on and improve your sleep.
Remember, changes in your sleep routines are very hard to incorporate, and require commitment and reps to help your body adjust to what it is you are asking of it. Have patience with yourself, but don’t give up. A better sleep IS possible, and IS within your control.
Listener questions this week - Let us know if you have problems sleeping or not. If so -- do you fall under the, “I’ve tried everything and nothing works!” mentality, and; If not -- what do you do that has set you up for success when it comes to your sleep?
Make sure to follow our socials:
FB: Facebook.com/CrossFitFUNCTION
IG: @cffunction
Twitter: @GotFUNCTION
38 min