Does Getting Better Sleep Help My Workout?

Sleep is the best for beautiful adult females like you and that's a fact. And it's possible that not you’re getting enough of it. But as an aspiring or professional cheerleader, why is a good nighttime rest important for your workout? Here are some reasons why.

1. Sleep reduces the risk of injuries

Attending routine practices and game performances is a must, and so is proper sleep. Chronic lack of proper sleep increases the risk of injuries among professional athletes. Even though your work is different from the guys you cheer on, you’re still an athlete. Your body and workout demands the same amount of effort so take care of yourself and rest well.

2. It improves your reaction and accuracy

Cheerleading routines and workouts involve strength, endurance, and flexibility. During a live performance, hundreds of people will be watching and synchronization in choreography is strictly expected. Sleeping properly at night will give you the strength and mental fortitude to keep up with your cheer sisters during a performance.

3. 7 to 9 hours of sleep helps in motivating you to workout

Nobody wants to workout sleep deprived as you’re too tired to even get out of bed. Maintaining a proper schedule with a healthy amount of hours for sleeping is sure to let you not miss a single workout session.

4. Proper sleep increases your workout pain tolerance

Hitting those recommended numbers of reps and sets in a workout is not enough. You’re at your optimal self when your workout routines no longer cause inflammation, sprains, and sores. The best way to have this? 7-9 hours of sleep at night.

5. Sleep is the greatest workout recovery

As intense workout sesh will surely tire you out and your body would be screaming for rest. It is its way of telling you that it wants to recover. So get that rest and allow your cells to rebuild.

Ways to Ensure Quality Sleep at Night

Despite all the reasons why you should get a proper sleep, you still might find it difficult to have. Here's what you can do:

1.Remove distractions from your chambers

The TV should be in the living room. Your phone, laptop, and lights must be off. Pets and emotional discussions should stay out of your room. Your bed is only for sleep and nothing else.

2. Cut caffeine, avoid alcohol and nicotine

Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants, so don’t drink caffeinated products like soda or coffee and don't smoke before going to bed. Alcohol might help you fall asleep but it also causes disturbances while you’re sleeping (thirst at midnight), not to mention the hangovers. Don’t make alcohol your sleeping pill. Instead, sleep naturally.

3. Relax before going to bed

Clear your mind. Breathe in and breathe out. Allow yourself to think on the couch so that you won’t do it on the bed later.

4. Eat your dinner right

Don’t go to bed starving or bloated. Being too full will make it hard for you to fall asleep. Tuna, eggs, and milk are foods that would help you fall asleep. They’re low in calories too!

5. Exercise

If you’re the type of person who feels energetic after a workout then a nighttime exercise might be bad for your sleep. Instead, do it regularly in the mornings. According to a study, regular morning workouts help relieve insomnia.

Proper sleep and workout go hand in hand. When sleep is deprived, your workout performance is poor. When you don’t exercise or take care of your body, you’ll be sleep-deprived. Everything should be perfectly balanced, like your diet.

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