Why SLEEP is the key to toning up
Sleep has long been associated with solving many health problems and is credited with youthful looks, increased concentration and reduced stress. The revelations come from academic journal, Sleep, which claims the levels of stress hormone cortisol increases by 37 per cent after one night of poor rest. Sleep now has a new benefit to its extensive claims to fame - in fact, sleeping a lot can make you toned Similarly, scientists have found deep sleep helps to increase Growth Hormone, which is fundamental to lean muscle maintenance, according to Sporteluxe. While we sleep many important functions take place that help the body in physical recovery and repair, support brain development, cardiac function and body metabolism, as well as support learning, improving memory and mood. Source: SA Health Academic journal, Sleep, which claims the levels of stress hormone cortisol increases by 37 per cent after one night's lack of sleep Ultimately it was concluded that sleep was the common denominator and can be attributed with keep hunger hormones in line.
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