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Best Time to Exercise and How to Sleep Better
6 Misconceptions about Sleep and Exercise
Does working out at night keep you awake? Can lack of sleep affect physical performance? Find out the truth behind these and other assertions
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The Truth about Zzz's and Exercise
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Myth #1: Late-night workouts keep you awake.
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Myth #2: Early morning exercise is best.
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Myth #3: Muscles grow in the gym, not in bed.
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Myth #4: Naps are for the weak.
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Myth #5: Exercise can’t help insomnia.
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Myth #6: Lack of sleep hurts physical performance.
The Truth about Zzz's and Exercise
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Sleep should be as simple as shutting your eyes, right? Hardly. These days there’s such a wealth of conflicting research about the relationship between sleep and exercise (as well as a few rumors) that figuring out the best bedtime routine can be a little tricky. (Search: How many hours of sleep do athletes need?) With the help of some leading sleep experts, we tackle some of the common misconceptions about sleep and exercise so you can make the most of your next snooze and reap the most benefits from your workout.
Related: 20 Ways to Sleep Better
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