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M6:D23 (D501) Keys to Growth: Rest

March 9, 2009 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment

  

What's on my mind today?

One of the most often overlooked keys to growth is rest.  The fact is that you do not grow in the gym, you grow while you rest.  

Most people do not get enough rest.  They compromise their ability to grow by not getting enough sleep.  I have found that taking naps is essential.  My body just makes me do it.  The harder I work in the gym the more my body demands rest.  I listen and give it what it needs.

Your muscles rebuild while you rest.  In addition, your body releases human growth hormone in the early stages of your sleep.  The two combined do wonders for keeping your body growing.

If you are trying to decide why you are not growing and you’ve examined every other area and found them to be in line, rest is probably your issue.  Give yourself more time to rest and you will see things turn around. 

 

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

 

Today I did cardio on the bike. Intervals were hit hard and they were fun!
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

You build while you sleep.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

Do you get enough rest?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 

 
  

M4 : D301 The Plan

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

 

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.

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