6 reasons to sleep well improve your training

Nov 02, 2014

by 226ERS #FeedYourDreams

In the preparation for a competition, the first thing that always comes to mind is to train and eat well. Maybe then we worry about resting to have a good recovery, but do you contemplate the dream in your training plan?

We are aware that the dream It is an important part when having well -being and being 100% in the face of any activity, but frequently It's the first thing we sacrifice When other things (work, obligations, family, leisure) get in the middle. Then we expose you 6 motifs To convince yourself of the priority to reconcile the dream, and the benefits that it can contribute to your preparation:

1. The nap makes you improve

According to an investigation from the University of León, make a nap of 10 to 15 minutes A day improves mental operations, performance, reaction times and subjective alert feelings. In other words, making a nap allows you to be more active and have a Better predisposition to effort.

2. Sleep 10 hours a day increases performance

Yes, although it seems a lie in Stanford they investigated the benefits of sleep in a group of basketball players, they made these sleep for 6 weeks an average of 10 hours a day (between night and occasional naps). The results revealed a improvement In the explosiveness in short race, a greater success in free throws and a decrease in fatigue levels. Perhaps it is not necessary to reach these extremes, but this study shows us that A good break is essential to give up better.

3. Sleeping good is doing "reset" to our body

In a deep sleep the organism enters a phase in which most physiological activities remain practically suspended. All constants fall to a minimum and Our organs rest.

4. Sleeping is a growth hormone chute

During sleep hours It is when the most of this hormone is released, this helps us increase and repair our muscle volume. This It is especially important in cargo periods, when the greatest wear is produced due to muscle micrors.

5. Sleeping well reinforces our immune system

Increases the amount of antibodies to external threats, protecting ourselves from diseases. This combined with a good food complement that helps the immune system It can allow us to avoid diseases in periods of high demand.

6. Sleep well helps in weight control

Sleep little or excess causes alterations in insulin sensitivity, this results in a lower absorption of glucose, which will be stored in the form of fat.