Why quality AND quantity of sleep is important.

“The best training and diet will not compensate for insufficient rest, and sleep is the best, (and in some instances, the only) way of getting this rest. During sleep, growth hormone is produced and protein synthesis occurs. These are only two beneficial aspects of sleep. Energy consumption reduction and brain cell restoration are two other aspects equally important. Research suggests that during REM sleep the body is able to restore organs, bones and tissue,replenish immune cells, and circulate human growth hormone. Sleep has a profound effect on muscle growth and physical well being.” -Bodybuilding.com

In addition to scheduling your workouts, meticulously balancing your diet, ensuring you’re well hydrated and as supple as a leopard, one of the most impactful things you can do for your body is to make sure you’re getting 8 hours of quality, uninterrupted sleep per night. Sweet dreams.

Workout of the Day
A. Turkish Get Ups 3-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1
Work up to a heavy on each side.
then
B. 5 rounds for time:
Run 400
30 ab mat/GHD sit ups
There are only 4 GHD machines. Do at least 1 and a max of 2 rounds on the GHD to ensure everyone gets a turn.