Power Up Your Gains W/ Naps !!!

[Torres]

TweetA daily siesta can work wonders for your health. Here's how to nap strong!


We’ve talked before about how essential sleep is to fitness and overall health – focusing on its benefits for both lifting in general and burning fat specifically. But since May is Better Sleep Month, we wanted to renew our focus on sleep with the help of the sleep experts at Casper. Along with a quality mattress, there’s a lot that goes into healthy sleep – and this time, we’re focusing on the power nap.

We all know the power of a good night’s sleep, but a nap can be the perfect boost and refresher to get through a long day or prepare for a long workout. There’s a lot that goes into the perfect nap though, so check out our guide for Napping 101, or how to recharge your body without leaving you drowsy.


TYPES OF NAPS

The Cat Nap (20 mins) — This brief power nap works best if you need an energy and mood refresher. It’s the anti-grumpy cat nap.

The Dream Come True (45 mins) — Opt for a slightly longer nap that will get into REM sleep to aid creative thinking needed to make your dreams a reality.

The Bad Idea (60 mins) — If you need to function after your nap, keep it 45 minutes long or less. Otherwise you’ll turn yourself into a groggy zombie.


6 TIPS FOR A BETTER NAP
1. Snooze in the Afternoon: Between 1 and 3 p.m., definitely not after 4.

2. Keep 'em Brief: Between 10-30 minutes is the sweet spot.

3. Create a Cave: Make it dark, distraction-free and dreamy.

4. Drink Coffee Beforehand: That’s right. The caffeine will kick in after 20-30 mins, so it’s like drinking an alarm. But not really. Still set an alarm.

5. Lie Down: It takes twice as long to fall asleep sitting up.

6. Clear the Clutter: Don’t let your mind get the best of you. Try writing up a to-do list so your brain can get in the nap zone. And remember that naps are good for you.


NO WONDER FUZO'S SO FREAKIN STRONG !!!

[guns01]

Tweeti used to be a huge napper big time. i also tend to nap now that i dont sleep for crap anymore. what i found that when i was healthy for me was that if i napped it was much harder to get to sleep at night. that's the only downside to napping for me when healthy. now that i dont do so well, i fight the sand man during the day like a champ so i can try to get 2 hours of burst sleep at a time.

[Rake]

TweetI am sure that my naps help me. I come home from the gym take my shake and vitamins then set my alarm on my phone for 20 minutes. I have an oxygen generator so I use that during my nap wake up and start the rest of my day.

[MOUNTAIN-MAN]

TweetNaps have been a big part of my day lately 1 he here and there I feel much better afterwards but I am old!!!

[Yohimbe]

TweetI'm a huge believer in naps. I take a nap almost everyday at lunch. I live close to work, so I usually come home at lunch to eat and take a quick 20 minute nap before heading back. Refreshes my mind for the rest of the day. If I slip and go over half an hour, it's hard for me to get back up and going. 20 minutes is the perfect time for me.

[6p6]

TweetLove naps but only get a day or two a week to get them


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[Torres]

TweetI'm like 6 . I love to take naps , but only on my days off do I get the chance to get into the zone .
I swear man , if I don't get more than 20 min , I'm an asshole because I want more sleep .
I'm gonna try that " sweet spot " type nap and see how that works .

[Skeletor]

TweetGood thing they are good for gains....I've napped almost every day for years! Usually about an hour a day