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049 - The #1 Fitness Mistake You're Making: Not Prioritizing Sleep - The Health Movement Podcast
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The Health Movement Podcast: Where Mindset, Performance & Recovery Align
In this solo episode, host Derek dives into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for better health and fitness: sleep. Whether you're training hard, trying to lose weight, or simply feel foggy and tired all day — this episode is a must-listen.
Derek breaks down exactly how lack of sleep impacts your physical performance, mental clarity, weight loss, and emotional well-being, with real-world examples, powerful studies, and common-sense explanations that’ll make you rethink those late-night scrolling sessions. He also shares 7 practical sleep tips that anyone can implement immediately to improve recovery, mood, and long-term health.
If you’ve hit a plateau in the gym, can’t seem to shed those last few pounds, or feel like you’re running on empty no matter how hard you work — your sleep might be the missing piece.
Key topics include:
✔️ Why 7+ hours of sleep is essential — and who actually needs more
✔️ Sleep deprivation vs. alcohol: your reaction time might surprise you
✔️ How poor sleep alters hunger hormones (leptin & ghrelin) and leads to overeating
✔️ The link between sleep and muscle growth (and why gym gains happen at night)
✔️ How sleep affects mood, stress, road rage, and mental clarity
✔️ 7 science-backed tips to improve your sleep routine starting tonight
✔️ How to use light, temperature, and rhythm to reset your body’s internal clock
🎙 Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a busy parent just trying to stay sharp, this episode will give you the insight and tools to make sleep your new superpower.
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This event supports Team One Mile, a nonprofit organization raising money for Gold Star families and U.S. veterans. Come learn, ask questions, and give back.
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💬 Leave a comment and let us know how sleep is affecting your performance!
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