Coach ZenMarch 22, 20261 min read

Sleep: The Most Underrated Recovery Tool

Why 7-9 hours of quality sleep is non-negotiable for performance and muscle growth.

Sleep and Muscle Growth

Growth hormone peaks during deep sleep. Poor sleep reduces GH secretion by up to 70%, dramatically slowing recovery.

Sleeping less than 7 hours reduces strength output by 10-15% and injury risk increases by 170%.

Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Make your room cold (18-20°C), dark, and quiet. Stop screens 1 hour before bed.

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Skip this routine and you risk months of progress to a single avoidable injury. Eight minutes is all it takes.

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