You snooze, you lose

Did you know that a sound slumber helps you shed pounds?

Research suggests that a solid night’s sleep boosts levels of leptin, a hormone that suppresses hunger, which means you’ll be less inclined to overeat if you get your recommended seven to eight hours.

In addition to appetite suppression, catching enough ZZZs is imperative to your overall health and helps to repair and energize your body and keep your emotions in check.

Sleep deprivation affects your body-firming progress and disrupts your body’s normal ability to process and control important substances, like glucose, cortisol and thyroid hormones.

Translation? The lack of sleep directly affects how you look.

Here are two quick tips for a sound slumber:

1. Wear socks. Research confirms that cold feet keep you up and warm feet help you nod off more quickly. The reason? Warm toes mean your blood vessels are dilated and the blood flow’s healthy, which leads to sleepiness.
   
   
2. If you wake up during the night, don’t turn on the light. Remaining in the dark will help you get back to sleep sooner.

Routine exercise also helps you tire so that a sound night’s sleep is more likely. PEAK Strength & Conditioning CLUB’s fitness coaches design workouts that get you in shape, build muscle, burn fat, and yes, ensure a restful night.

For more information about PEAK or to learn more about leading a healthy, fit lifestyle, call us at 610.336.7472, visit www.peaksc.com or email info@peaksc.com.

And for inspiration, check out these success stories: http://www.youtube.com/user/weddingshape

Yours in health,

Joseph Arangio
Director, PEAK Strength & Conditioning CLUB
Author, WeddingShape Diet and Fitness Guide for Brides
5925 Tilghman St.
Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18104
USA