You HATE time out of the gym, I know just what you're like.
Despite the fact it might actually be doing you good, you generally can't get your head around it. And don't worry, you're not alone.
I'll be quick: I want to present you with a bullet-proof and scientifically backed tip to prevent a cold, so you can stay in the gym where you belong.
And it's this: sleep.
In this study, researchers gave 153 men and women rhinoviruses (which mostly cause colds) via nose drops (1).
The participants were asked detailed questions 14 days prior to receiving the viruses about their sleep quality.
9% of subjects had sleep efficiency below 85%, which is referred to as having "sleep problems."
So what did the researchers find?
Those who slept for 8 hours or longer were 2.9 times LESS likely to finish up with a cold than those who slept for less than 7 hours. And those who didn't sleep well (below 92%) were 5 and a half times MORE likely to end up with a cold than the good sleepers (over 98% efficiency).
Check out the graph below:
The authors conclude:
"Poorer sleep efficiency and shorter sleep duration in the weeks preceding an exposure to a rhinovirus were associated with lower resistance to illness."
So the take home message is simple - sleep for at least 8 hours to ensure you never miss workouts because of sickness!
"Stay Fit, Stay Flexed!"
Are you ready to get in the shape of your life?
I know you're busy, so I won't keep you for long...
My readers regularly message me as losing weight can be extremely difficult.
Even worse is when stopping an extreme diet brings all the weight back!
I have a solution that'll allow you to continue eating the foods you love (in moderation, of course!) but without an extremity such as paleo, no sugar or no carb.
That's me (Dayne Hudson) above. The photo on the left is me at the end of a bulk, and the photo on the right is after dropping off the weight...in just 12 weeks!
I don't believe in short term diets either! I believe in creating a healthy lifestyle, eating the foods you love, and not needing to worry about your diet around the clock!
As a Sports Nutrition Specialist, scientific researcher and valued member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, I use proven studies to generate results that last for you.
Reference
(1) Cohen S, Doyle WJ, Aiper CM, Janicki-Deverts D, Turner RB. Sleep habits and susceptibility to the common cold. Arch Intern Med. 2009 Jan 12;169(1):62-7. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2008.505.
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