How your sleep habits may be hurting your health

There is no denying that fitness & nutrition are key components to living a healthy lifestyle. But what about your sleep habits?

Are you getting the recommended 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night?

Sleep may be more important to your health than you previously thought.

To understand the contribution of sleep to health, consider these key points:

• Sleep enhances cognitive function and memory consolidation. It’s good for your brain!

• Sleep supports emotional regulation and mental health.

• Your health can improve with the right amount of sleep by strengthening your immune system and reducing your risk of illness.

• When it comes to your fitness, sleep aids weight management by regulating hormones.

• Sleep also promotes physical recovery and muscle repair supporting more productive workouts.

• Along with a cardio workout, sleep can improve your cardiovascular health by lowering your blood pressure.

If you could use some tips on how to get a better night’s sleep, jump on over to our other blog post & read up:  ‘How to wake up rested & energized with an evening routine- Try these 8 Tips’

XO,

Stacy

H3 Fitness

Healthy. Happy. Habits.