My wife runs very hot and, when she doesn’t sleep well, I don’t sleep well. Sheets alone will not necessarily make sleeping better- but its absolutely part of a balanced collaboration that contributes significantly. We have been sleeping on their Eucalyptus Sheet Sets for the past month or so and have really like these.
But I also wonder if we would benefit from an upgrade in the sleeping department to really complete the health circle? We all know the importance of rest days to avoid injuries and burnout, so wouldn’t it also make sense to ensure that our literal rest time is as restful and comfortable as possible too? And I am guessing all of us have gotten at least a few pairs of new running shoes to put in the miles. I am guessing others have started creating a home gym, purchasing a treadmill/bike, or beginning some sort of fitness platform online. I am sure many of us have tried to eat healthier considering that we are home a little more often during mealtime. I don’t know about you, but when races went to the wayside, I know I needed to start to look inward and invest in myself and my betterment as much as was possible. If the past few years has brought about anything positive, it may have been really starting to understand what is important to invest in. There could be a variety of factors that contribute to lack of sleep (late night runs or diet, for example), but a lack of a good and comfortable bed is also something that could be holding you back as well. Without the right amount of HGH in the blood, recovery from workouts is hindered, prolonging the time it takes the body to build a strong aerobic engine.īut what if you’re not getting to those stages appropriately? Obviously, your performance will suffer. Although it’s gotten notoriety as a performance-enhancing drug, in its natural form it plays a key role in building and repairing muscle tissue and bones, as well as acting as a catalyst for the body to use fat as fuel. That’s when the human growth hormone (HGH) is released from the pituitary gland.
It’s during the third and fourth stages of a typical sleep cycle when a body heals itself.
Runner’s World has an old article that said this: There are so many articles and posts out there about runners needing good sleep to optimize their performance – and just generally feel better all the way around.
You’ve probably heard the sentiment in hundreds of advertisements over the years – “ you spend 1/3 of your life in bed, so shouldn’t you invest in something where you spend the most of your time?“.