1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of sleep and ways to optimize it for faster muscle gain and fat loss.

• How humans are pretty good at getting by with little sleep. (1:55)
• Mind Pump Realizations: You want to make gains you MUST prioritize sleep. (5:27)
• Why your lack of sleep is sending the WRONG stress signals to your body. (12:25)
• 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss. (19:54)
• • #1 – Get sunlight during the day. (22:13)
  • #2 – Turn off or dramatically reduce the lights 2 hours before bed. (25:44)
  • #3 – Stop eating 2 hours before bed. (30:50)
  • #4 – Sleep in a cool room. (35:37)
  • #5 – Have a room that is pitch black. (38:48)
  • #6 – Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. (41:22)
• Call to action for trainers! (43:58)

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People Mentioned

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