Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters 3 Sleep Fixes to Improve Fat Loss and Recovery | Ep 375
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Sep 17, 2025 Discover why sleep is crucial for fat loss and recovery. Learn how training timing and temperature regulation can enhance your sleep quality. Uncover the importance of avoiding long weekend sleep-ins to prevent social jet lag. Plus, get tips on wicking sheets for cooler nights and quick hacks for restoring alertness, like coffee naps. This episode dives deep into optimizing your sleep for better performance and physique goals!
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Sleep As A Systemic Foundation
- Sleep quality often underlies stalled fat loss, cravings, and poor recovery even when training and diet are solid.
- Treat sleep as a system with interacting parts rather than isolated nightly hacks.
Shift Training Earlier Or Adjust Type
- Train earlier in the day to lower evening cortisol and strengthen your circadian rhythm.
- If you must train late, favor resistance training and avoid high-intensity cardio near bedtime.
Consolidate Training To Boost Recovery
- Consolidate training days (e.g., 3–4 weekly strength sessions) to increase rest and sleep opportunities.
- Use extra non-training time for recovery rather than dramatic changes in bedtime.