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Turn the act of sleeping into your new workout<\/h2>\n

\"sleepYour sleep routine needs your active attention.<\/p>\n

Lately it seems like being a part of a so-called \u201cfit-fam\u201d is the thing to do. From pre-workout and protein to cross-fit and body building, fitness has become a way of life. What does this have to do with sleeping you ask? Take everything that goes into planning a work out and use it to plan your sleep.<\/p>\n

When coming across a video online from an Australian Comedy group named Collective Noun, we couldn\u2019t help but laugh. They put a clever spin on terms like, toning up, spot me and leg day. This group looked at sleep like a workout and it got me to thinking what if we all did this?<\/p>\n

When we get ready to go to the gym we have a list of things we\u00a0need. The right running shoes, the right playlist, some protein and a new routine. Can\u2019t make it through a workout without these things just like we can\u2019t fall asleep without a comfy mattress and favorite blanket.<\/p>\n

Let’s plan a winning sleep routine together<\/h2>\n

1. Find the right support for your sleep workout.<\/strong>\u00a0Shopping for a mattress<\/a> is a lot like looking for the right pair of sneakers. You need comfort and support in both cases and walking into a mattress store can be as overwhelming as walking into a shoe store. With so many different brands and comfort levels, where do you begin? Do some research online before heading into your local retailer. Arm yourself with some information about what different mattresses are made from and how those materials can help you sleep. If your current mattress is older than 10 years, it may have exceeded its life expectancy.<\/p>\n

2. Set your sleep goal – and then your fitness goal! <\/strong>Just like your workout goals, you have sleep goals too \u2013 whether you realize it or not. These goals can range from sleeping in later to waking up well-rested. We never aim to wake up sleepy and drained. In the comedic video titled \u201cIf Sleep Was A Workout,\u201d they make puns on toning up the bags under your eyes.<\/p>\n

So how do you reach these goals? Identify your challenges as your first step to understanding why you aren\u2019t feeling energized when you get up in the morning. Just like we measure our Body Mass Index in the fitness world, there are ways to measure how you sleep. Technology has provided us with all different sleep trackers and apps<\/a> to determine how many hours you spent actually sleeping and how many tossing and turning.<\/p>\n

3. Prepare for sleep like an athlete<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Meal prepping has become a huge fad in the last few years. Why not sleep prep? There are many things you can do to relax both your mind and body before hitting the hay. You can read a book to rid your mind of any other worries from the day or take a warm bath to relax your muscles. There\u2019s always the option of drinking chamomile tea<\/a>, a very commonly known sleep aid. Sleep prep doesn\u2019t only have to take place before you go to bed either. Studies have shown that what you do all day long can affect how well you sleep. Get a good work out in or try drinking less caffeine. You can also add cherry juice into your diet, studies have shown that it will help you sleep better because of the natural supply of melatonin, most commonly known to aid in sleep. Read more on Prevention.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Eliminate cheat days in your sleep workout.<\/strong>\u00a0We all have those nights that average 5 hours of sleep instead of the 7-9 hours we know we need. These are like cheat days in the sense that we didn\u2019t provide our body with what it needed, just like eating a few slices of pizza. If we want to wake up well rested, there\u2019s no room for a cheat day. Simply put, our bodies work better in a routine. Going to bed and waking up at the same time will help to regulate that internal alarm clock. If you absolutely need to cheat, try some tried and true sleep hacks<\/a> to get through the day.<\/p>\n

5. Set a playlist to workout\/sleep<\/a> to.\u00a0<\/strong>Do you need silence when falling asleep? Do you need the TV on or white noise? Whatever is going to help relax your mind and help you catch some much needed rest, add it to your playlist. White noise is a common sound that can be created by using a fan, humidifier or even a sound machine. Personally, I can\u2019t sleep without the sound of my fan running. I\u2019ve actually recorded the sound for myself so that even when I\u2019m miles away from home, it\u2019s like I never left. This will reduce the chance of waking up from a noisy neighborhood or sudden clap of thunder. The National Sleep Foundation<\/a> has some good info on this.<\/p>\n

Next time you go online and to plan a new workout routine, stop and think about how well you\u2019re sleeping. And consider planning a new sleep routine first so that you have the energy you need to get you through that workout.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re ready for a new mattress, we\u2019d love to help you find the right one for you. Visit our Find a Retailer<\/a> page and we\u2019ll locate a store close by where you can lie on our mattresses and talk to a trained sales professional.<\/p>\n

Rest well & wake up ready to go!<\/h2>\n

Better sleep gives rise to better mornings, bringing your goals into focus and dreams within reach. Hungry for more sleep info? Dig into these posts:<\/p>\n