How important is sleep in bodybuilding

[clueless_1012b]

hello

yes ... while cycling or not for that matter how important would you guys
say sleep is

Miek

 

[DADAWG]

hello

yes ... while cycling or not for that matter how important would you guys
say sleep is

Miek

very important , adding mass ISNT just about chemicals , sleep/training/food/etc. are all just as important

 

[Tattoomeblew]

Very You Grow As You Sleep

 

[StoneColdNTO]

Yep, it ranks right up there with diet and training.

 

[clueless_1012b]

how many hours should i aim for per night

 

[brooklynheight]

per md.

ronnie coleman sleeps 6 hours a night

 

[Golgo13]

I try for 8 but usually get 7. I would say most to all growth happens while sleeping.

 

[Stone]

Not to mention that's when most of your endo GH is produced. If you can't get the sleep you need at night, I find small naps throughout the day very effective. Hell, even if you do get enough sleep I think small naps help a lot.

 

[huskyguy]

Sleep is necessary for growth

 

[lionhead]

I aim at 9-10 hrs a night. And If i have time for a 1 hour powernap i feel happy.

 

[Behemoth]

Sleep is important for obvious reasons, however if you can't get quite enough each night, it won't hinder your gains significantly. Getting no sleep at all is bad news though. I've read at least one study that shows it can raise cortisol significantly.

 

[aProtege]

6-8 and if you have to take naps.

 

[Dlove]

Sleep is important for proper brain function as well as enrgy and to help the muscles recover. It is extremely important whether lifting or not. I know it's hard with the internet though, lol. Most people only need 7-8 hrs. I can only sleep sound for like 6 hrs.

 

[Behemoth]

If you wake up on your own, without an alarm, and you feel more or less refreshed, you are probably getting enough sleep.