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    We all know that our time spent in the gym is for breaking down muscle fibers and that growth actually occurs outside of the gym when we rest. Yet, most people aren’t getting enough sleep at night to fully benefit from their hard work in the gym. We live hectic lives – I don’t think anyone will deny that? We burn the candle at both ends until we are completely tapped out with exhaustion or until the stress compounds and we end up sick. But, all of this could be alleviated and you could reach your true growth potential by getting more shuteye (along with following a solid diet and exercise program) – around seven to nine hours of sleep is recommended.


    This article will break down some ways for you to get better restful sleep so you can put on the quality mass you’re looking for and GROW.


    1. CHANGE YOUR MATTRESS
    If you’re sleeping on an old saggy mattress, you’re probably not getting the best nights sleep you can. Invest in a new mattress that helps conform to the contours of your body to help keep your spine in alignment. This will also help prevent pain in the back and hips.


    2. SHUT IT DOWN
    Turn off all of your electronics. There’s no reason to have your cell phone or tablet on while you sleep. There’s nothing that important at 2am that you’re going to miss on social media. You need your brain to shut down so you can get some quality sleep each night.


    3. HAVE A RITUAL IN PLACE
    One of the best ways to make sure you get to bed at the same time each night is to have a ritual. This can be getting your clothes out for the next morning, prepping your coffee maker so as soon as you walk downstairs after waking up your coffee is ready, putting on your pajamas, reading a book for a certain amount of time, washing your face, and brushing your teeth to name some examples. Whatever your ritual is, ensure you do it every night and it will eventually become a habit.


    4. SET AN ALARM TO SLEEP
    We live busy lives and sometimes we lose track of time. For that reason, set an alarm to remind yourself when it’s time to start your ritual that was mentioned above. Having a ritual in place is great, but if it’s done and still only allows for three hours of sleep because you started it too late at night, it’s not doing you any good in terms of providing your body with enough sleep to rest, recover, and grow.


    5. MAKE IT DARK
    The best way to sleep is in total darkness. Turn off the lights. Close the blinds. And if the sun still wakes you up every morning, consider investing in some thicker shades and blinds. This comes at an expense, but the costs are well worth it when you can get better sleep and wake up rejuvenated and allow your body to recuperate properly.


    6. TURN DOWN THE TEMPERATURE
    We tend to sleep better when the temperature in the room is slightly cooler than normal. For most, a room that is warm or hot will make you uncomfortable, sweaty, and distracted. Turn the temp down or turn on the ceiling fan (or any fan in your room) to drop the temperature down a few degrees. You don’t have to turn the room into the north pole and make it an ice box unless that’s what you like, but make sure there is definitely a difference in temperature when you sleep compared to during the day.


    7. BLOCK OUT THE NOISE
    You’re going to want your room to be as quiet as possible. If you live in a city where you hear traffic all night long, you might want to purchase a white noise machine or a good pair of earplugs. This is also a much better idea than threatening to put a pillow over the face of the person lying next to you who sores like a grizzly bear.


    8. SLEEP AID SUPPLEMENTS
    Lastly would be some sort of sleep aid supplement. There are many different ones out on the market these days. IronMag Labs makes a product called Dream-n-Grow which I’ve used in the past and really enjoyed it. Their purpose is to help you relax and promote deep sleep. In addition, many of them contain added ingredients to aid in recovery as well as increasing growth hormone levels to help you add quality lean mass. If you can’t seem to fall asleep easily and you’ve already tried the tips mentioned above, then I’d highly recommend purchasing a sleep aid supplement to see if that will do the trick in helping you get some rest.
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    I agree with this, but I must say, I heard an interview with Arnold where he said if you want to be successful, you don't have time to sleep more than 6 hours a night. Those extra hours needed to be spent studying, planning, or working on your business.
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    If I don't get at least 6 hours I feel it the next day.
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    Ya I'm an 8 hour a night guy and that is hard as hell with small kids!
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    i'm a chronic insomniac, i feel lucky if i manage to get even 5 hours of sleep a night. when i was younger, i slept a lot better, but getting older has caused a problem with being able to sleep well. i've seen a number of older folks have this problem. sleep aids haven't been an asset either. if i take them i may or may not get a full nights sleep. in either case though i end up being a walking zombie the next day, groggy as heck.
    i think in my case it has a lot to do with having been contaminating with a mix of many chemicals in the military.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pgb View Post
    i'm a chronic insomniac, i feel lucky if i manage to get even 5 hours of sleep a night. when i was younger, i slept a lot better, but getting older has caused a problem with being able to sleep well. i've seen a number of older folks have this problem. sleep aids haven't been an asset either. if i take them i may or may not get a full nights sleep. in either case though i end up being a walking zombie the next day, groggy as heck.
    i think in my case it has a lot to do with having been contaminating with a mix of many chemicals in the military.
    I am same. Used to get 7-8 hours and up before alarm to hut gym.
    Now 4-5 hours at most. Can't fall asleep even with Ambien or Klonipin my scripts to help, then I am just sleeping good in morning before wake up time.
    My dad told me it happens to all men after make menopause trt or not changes occur in brain as well
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    All I have to do is get still and I go to sleep. I know I am blessed.
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