Comments on: A Simple Guide to Great Sleep http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:33:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Coop http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-2279 Coop Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:42:21 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-2279 Chris- One easy way to get a better night's sleep is by using a quality sleep mask. I never thought that I would be using one, but it really helps. Also great for naps during the day. Best, Coop Chris-
One easy way to get a better night’s sleep is by using a quality sleep mask. I never thought that I would be using one, but it really helps. Also great for naps during the day.
Best, Coop

]]> By: Elliot Wilson http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-1826 Elliot Wilson Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:39:45 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-1826 Cutting out electronics is paramount in my opinion. I just don't get those folks who lie in bed till the wee hours of the morning watching TV! One of the problems I had with getting a good night's sleep was being worried that I wasn't going to get enough hours in. I'd tumble into bed at past 11pm and I'd be anxious because I knew I wouldn't be able to get enough hours in before waking up. Lately I've been getting around this by simply not thinking about it. I figure I'll wake up at the same time every day, and just go to sleep when I'm tired - whether that's 9pm or 11:30pm, it doesn't matter. I've decided instead of people telling me how many hours sleep I need each night I should just let my body tell me! <strong>@ Elliot: This is an excellent tip and something I have started to do. Sometimes I got to bed at 9PM other nights closer to midnight depending on what I am doing or how long it takes for me to wind down....</strong> Cutting out electronics is paramount in my opinion. I just don’t get those folks who lie in bed till the wee hours of the morning watching TV!

One of the problems I had with getting a good night’s sleep was being worried that I wasn’t going to get enough hours in. I’d tumble into bed at past 11pm and I’d be anxious because I knew I wouldn’t be able to get enough hours in before waking up.

Lately I’ve been getting around this by simply not thinking about it. I figure I’ll wake up at the same time every day, and just go to sleep when I’m tired – whether that’s 9pm or 11:30pm, it doesn’t matter.

I’ve decided instead of people telling me how many hours sleep I need each night I should just let my body tell me!

@ Elliot: This is an excellent tip and something I have started to do. Sometimes I got to bed at 9PM other nights closer to midnight depending on what I am doing or how long it takes for me to wind down….

]]> By: Max http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-789 Max Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:43:48 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-789 I've noticed that supplementing with ZMA (or Zinc, Magnesium and vitamin B6 for that matter) has improved the quality of my sleep a lot. I also get crazy dreams while on it, maybe something you should look into? Most athletes are mildly deficient in Mg and Zn. I’ve noticed that supplementing with ZMA (or Zinc, Magnesium and vitamin B6 for that matter) has improved the quality of my sleep a lot. I also get crazy dreams while on it, maybe something you should look into? Most athletes are mildly deficient in Mg and Zn.

]]> By: Say Goodbye to Office Stress | Zen to Fitness http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-580 Say Goodbye to Office Stress | Zen to Fitness Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:15:13 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-580 [...] This is a big one and probably the thing that is causing the stress in the first place. A lack of sleep can have detrimental effects causing all the above symptoms so its the first thing you should get in check. Make sure your getting 7-9 hours of peaceful sleep every night anything less won’t cut it! If you are forced to take less sleep then try and have a nap in the day to make it up. There is a great book Called Light’s Out which the Modern Forager reviewed here….It talks about the effects on our hormones chronic sleep depravation is having and how we can fix things by simply adjusting a few things and getting enough sleep. So in a nut shell make sure your room is pitch black at night, keep electronics off while sleeping and have a look at this post…. [...] [...] This is a big one and probably the thing that is causing the stress in the first place. A lack of sleep can have detrimental effects causing all the above symptoms so its the first thing you should get in check. Make sure your getting 7-9 hours of peaceful sleep every night anything less won’t cut it! If you are forced to take less sleep then try and have a nap in the day to make it up. There is a great book Called Light’s Out which the Modern Forager reviewed here….It talks about the effects on our hormones chronic sleep depravation is having and how we can fix things by simply adjusting a few things and getting enough sleep. So in a nut shell make sure your room is pitch black at night, keep electronics off while sleeping and have a look at this post…. [...]

]]> By: 5 Shortcuts to Muscle Growth This Week | Zen to Fitness http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-199 5 Shortcuts to Muscle Growth This Week | Zen to Fitness Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:42:09 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-199 [...] Get Loads of Sleep (Simple guide to great sleep) [...] [...] Get Loads of Sleep (Simple guide to great sleep) [...]

]]> By: Chris http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Chris Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:12:19 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-112 @ Jeff. Thats a great tip, I had a similar problem a while back and I have decided to cut coffee all times except pre-workout (granted the workout is early enough) or to lunch time 12-1PM. Thanks for the comment! @ Jeff. Thats a great tip, I had a similar problem a while back and I have decided to cut coffee all times except pre-workout (granted the workout is early enough) or to lunch time 12-1PM. Thanks for the comment!

]]> By: Jeff http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Jeff Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:05:45 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-111 Hey Chris, I have recently improved my sleeping drastically, mostly with waking up in the middle of the night after falling asleep just fine. I thought the problem was alcohol(wine with dinner, usually), but it turned out not to be the case. Instead it was caffeine. On a whim I skipped the "half-caf" coffee around 3:00pm and avoided the unsweetened ice tea I like with food. All of a sudden I slept perfect and stayed asleep. I now skip anything with caffeine after 10am and I am all set. jeff Hey Chris,

I have recently improved my sleeping drastically, mostly with waking up in the middle of the night after falling asleep just fine. I thought the problem was alcohol(wine with dinner, usually), but it turned out not to be the case. Instead it was caffeine. On a whim I skipped the “half-caf” coffee around 3:00pm and avoided the unsweetened ice tea I like with food. All of a sudden I slept perfect and stayed asleep. I now skip anything with caffeine after 10am and I am all set.

jeff

]]> By: Walking for Health and Fitness | Zen to Fitness http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-71 Walking for Health and Fitness | Zen to Fitness Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:56:19 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-71 [...] - Take a short walk before bed. A late evening walk (10-15 minutes) will not only help you digest your dinner it will allow you to relax and reflect on the day before you hit the sack. Clearing your head before sleeping is essential to a good nights rest. [...] [...] – Take a short walk before bed. A late evening walk (10-15 minutes) will not only help you digest your dinner it will allow you to relax and reflect on the day before you hit the sack. Clearing your head before sleeping is essential to a good nights rest. [...]

]]> By: Chris http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Chris Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:37:27 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-58 @ Tom. Thanks for your comment, Glad your enjoying the blog and articles. I would recommend Celestial Seasonings Sleep Easy tea: http://tinyurl.com/55q6n5 its available worldwide and does a good steady job at getting the body ready for sleep. @ Tom. Thanks for your comment, Glad your enjoying the blog and articles. I would recommend Celestial Seasonings Sleep Easy tea: http://tinyurl.com/55q6n5 its available worldwide and does a good steady job at getting the body ready for sleep.

]]> By: Tom Parker http://zentofitness.com/5-ways-to-great-sleep/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Tom Parker Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:33:06 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=325#comment-57 Thanks for the tips Chris. I always find that I have light cold/flu symptoms when I don't get enough sleep night after night. On the herbs front are there any herbal teas you recommend before going to bed? Thanks for the tips Chris. I always find that I have light cold/flu symptoms when I don’t get enough sleep night after night.

On the herbs front are there any herbal teas you recommend before going to bed?

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