Ahhh.... the age old question (at least in my house!) is should I sleep in an extra hour, or get up early to workout? It's a question I face just about every morning and it's something many people (my sister included!) ask me constantly. Dr. Zee from Northwestern University in Chicago gives us a little insight:
- there is no real scientific evidence that one is more important than the other.... but we do know that sleep + exercise + nutrition = triangle of health
- exercise improves your sleep contributing to a more deep, restful slumber... which in turn keeps you healthier (a win-win situation, I think)
Suggestions:
- (as I've recommended before) try INTERVAL TRAINING which includes shorter bursts of higher intensity exercise, allowing you to get more, in less time spent at the gym
- bike to work!
- workout during lunchtime, or even simply go for a walk during your break
My favorite suggestion....
- going to bed 20-30 minutes earlier on work nights + waking up 15 minutes later = 600 to 800 more minutes of sleep per month!!!!! (Now this, I can do!)
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