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The Mind Muscle Connection

Episode 508: One Overlooked Factor That Is Hurting Your Health And Body Comp

Oct 18, 2024
25:43

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast!

In this solo episode, we're diving into that One overlooked factor that is hurting your health and body comp health — circadian hygiene and circadian rhythm.

I break down a few modern lifestyles that explain poor circadian hygiene can make it harder to lose fat, build muscle, and recover from workouts. Plus, I share the top habits for improving your circadian rhythm, along with a bunch of other helpful tips.

Understanding and optimizing your circadian rhythm could be a game-changer so be sure to tune in!

Let’s talk about:

  • Introduction
  • Importance of circadian rhythm for health and body composition
  • Circadian rhythm vs. modern lifestyle
  • Sleep as a critical aspect of circadian rhythm
  • Explanation of circadian rhythm
  • Hormonal impact of circadian rhythm
  • Digestive system and circadian rhythm
  • Impact on body composition
  • Decreased recovery and brain fog
  • Effects of age
  • Social jet lag and shift work
  • Top 3 circadian rhythm habits
  • #1 Stick to a regular sleep schedule
  • #2 Get exposure to natural light
  • #3 Avoid heavy meals and bright screens close to bedtime
  • Takeaway


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