The Magic of Z's

"Here's why you need more sleep than you think - People who's sleep was reduced to 6 hrs. a night for a week did just as poorly on tests as those who got 1 night of no sleep at all ...only 1-3% of people are genetically wired to function on less than 8 hrs. of sleep. Being sleep deprived can also add inches to your waste line ...people who don't sleep enough crave carbs & sugar which can cause weight gain. Researchers limited people to 4 hrs. of sleep for 2 consecutive nights and found their levels of leptin (a hormone that tells your brain you're full) dropped 18% and levels of ghrelin (which makes you crave comfort foods) increased 28%. Lack of sleep can also raise your cortisol levels making your appetite surge." So, don't skimp on those Z's! Good sleeping habits, a healthy diet, and killer workouts compliments of Knuckle Up Fitness and you will reach your fitness goals in no time. See you on the mats!