Sleep has to be a priority if you want to help your body grow both in and out of the weight room. Your body has its largest surge of growth hormone during the middle of the night, so it’s no wonder that this is when most of the internal repairs begin after your tough training sessions. If you neglect this aspect of recovery, your lifts AND life will suffer.
Hack #1 - Unplug From Electronics an Hour Prior to Bed
When you use a computer, iPhone, tablet or watch TV, the high energy light that is emitted triggers your brain to stop producing melatonin. OcusFocus/iStock
