Men's Fitness UK

SLEEP ON IT

A decent night’s kip is the foundation of fitness. Scrimping on sleep is not only a wrecking ball for your all-important recovery, but studies show that lack of – and poor quality – rest plays havoc with your fat-controlling hormones, damages your ability to make smart decisions about things like diet, and leaves you performing well below par for your next workout.

Taking sleep seriously can boost the body’s restorative functions, such as muscle growth and tissue repair, and getting sufficient

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