By Ryan Kelly
Are you waking up in the middle of the night? Can you not fall asleep at bedtime no matter what? This is not only an inconvenience, it can greatly harm your gains in the gym. Muscle grows during sleep, so if you're not getting enough sleep you're not getting all the muscle you worked for!
How much sleep people need varies widely. Some people might need 7 hours a night, some may need 10 or more. For a weightlifter, however, more is better. Sleep not only builds muscle, but it gives us energy for our daily lives (and workouts!)
If you are not getting enough sleep, it may simply be due to stress. Stress is, of course, a part of daily life, but if you are experiencing more stress than usual it may hurt your sleep. When you are working out in the gym, try to release some of that stress on the weights. It also may be because of major life changes or work hours, but the sleep disruption from these factors should diminish with time.
Hopefully, the cause of the disruption is not physiological. If you have trouble sleeping for more than a few weeks, however, it might be a physiological issue. If this is the case you should probably see a sleep doctor. Among strength athletes who have a very large amount of muscle mass on their body sleep apnea is a fairly common problem, and only a sleep doctor can help you with that. In any case, get 8-10 hours per night for the best muscular gains possible!
Ryan is a 275 pound natural bodybuilder from Arizona. He runs the Muscle Building Section of Good E-Books.com, where he lists his favorite books for building muscle mass. Visit http://www.goode-books.com/gainmuscle.html today to see Ryan's picks!
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