Sleep.

It's so hard for me to get enough sleep.  It's that way for many of us and we all know it's a critical piece of a healthy body but why is it so important?

The National Sleep Foundation recommends a total sleep time of 7 to 8 hours per night for all adults...regardless of age.  That time frame allows us to cycle in and out of REM and nonREM which is an important restorative process for our bodies both physically and mentally.

So, if you don't sleep enough you feel fatigued (duh!).  Research has determined that if you feel fatigued you're less likely to exercise.  If that it's your excuse for staying away from the pilates studio grab those zzzzzzzs!

Get enough sleep.  One of the best things you can do for yourself is the cheapest.

Good night.

homer sleep