5 Sleep Tips for Better Recovery

Sleep can be a touchy subject. While everyone needs sleep in order to function properly, it is especially important for those of us who are more physically active. Not only does sleep help in the recovery process, but it also has many additional benefits. If you want to get more restful sleep, this episode is filled with tips so that you can get the best sleep possible for both your mind and your muscle health. Key Takeaways If You Want To Get More Restful Sleep, You Should: Avoid alcohol and caffeine before you go to bed Improve your sleep hygiene habits and bedtime routine Look at your sleep situation objectively Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Have you ever found yourself staying up late just because you know you can? This is called revenge bedtime procrastination, and it happens to the best of us. Even though we know that we need to get more sleep, we use this late-night time as an escape or act of freedom, but it is actually doing our bodies more harm than good. By understanding the things that are underlying your revenge bed procrastination, you can make changes in your daily life, bedtime routine, and sleep hygiene to give your body the proper amount of sleep needed. The Importance of Sleep So, why is sleep so important? Sleep not only helps with our mental function and energy levels but also plays a huge role in our muscle recovery as active individuals.  Your body needs a proper amount of sleep to operate properly, both mentally and physically, which is why it is so important to prioritize your sleep routine. While everyone's schedules are different, I have found 5 of the best ways for anyone to get better sleep and am sharing them with you today. Who do you know who could benefit from my top 5 sleep tips? Share this episode with them and tag me in the comments section of the episode page. In This Episode Why revenge bedtime procrastination is a problem (4:30) The benefits of sleep for athletic people and recovery (8:17) 5 tips for getting the restful sleep that you need (10:19) Changes that you can make in your life to get better sleep (18:18) My absolute favorite sleep hack that I use quite frequently (22:05) Quotes "Sometimes when you get used to sleep deprivation, you kind of  learn to manage, and sometimes you forget how good it feels to be properly rested." (6:57) "We need sleep no matter if we are exercising or not. But if you are someone who is highly physically active, then sleep is part of your recovery strategy." (9:52) "No matter what you decide, you get to choose your routine. It could include so many different things." (16:55) "What, if anything, in your schedule, is within your power to make a change about?" (18:46) "We talked about revenge bedtime procrastination, what is and why it happens. We made a connection to recovery and training and why if you are someone who is working out, etc., it's really important that you make sleep part of your recovery strategy." (25:09) Featured on the Show Join the Group Strength Nutrition Program Here Save $30 with Whoop Check out the full show notes here! Follow Steph on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest I'd really love it if you would take 1 min and leave us a rating and review on iTunes! Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative Related Episodes LTYB 342: Fitness Trackers and Listening to Your Body HTK 248: Blocking Blue Light For Better Sleep HTK 220: 13 Tips for Better Sleep