Under Ten Fitness | Health And Fitness | Diet & Exercise

Sleep is our favorite thing to do and we discuss what happens when you sleep and why you should do it! Also why it is important for athletes and gym goers to sleep plenty.    Show Notes:    Stages of Sleep   Stage 1 -  Non-Rapid Eye Movement 1 The in-between (the upside down) This stage is linked to internalizing body movements during the day.   Stage 2 – Non-Rapid Eye Movement 2 Onset of full sleep Disengaged from surroundings   Stage 3 – Non-rapid Eye Movement 3 Deepest sleep Hormone release Human Growth hormone Blood rushes to muscles where Muscle restoration and development takes place Liver continues to detoxify your body and send vital nutrients to where they need to go Less adrenaline is pumping through your body Interesting fact: children with sleep apnea are usually shorter and smaller than other kids their age. Once their tonsils are removed and they can breathe normally while sleeping, their body finally starts getting the human growth hormones that they need and they grow at an incredible rat