Do you ever wake up feeling more tired than when you went to bed? Maybe you hit snooze three times, drag yourself out of bed, and spend the rest of the morning feeling groggy… Or you manage to get 7-8 hours of sleep, but still find yourself waking up exhausted. The problem might not be how much sleep you’re getting — it’s the quality of your sleep that counts. Here’s the secret to waking up refreshed: it starts hours before you go to bed. By tweaking a few things in your evening routine, you can set yourself up for better sleep — and that means more energy when you wake up. Try these three tips tonight: 1. Unplug from Screens 30 Minutes Before Bed 2. Establish a Wind-Down Ritual 3. Stick to a Steady Bedtime You’ve probably heard all of these things before… But they are SO important, and most people aren’t doing them! That’s why we wanted to send out this public service announcement :-) You deserve to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to CRUSH your day… And it all starts by doing a few simple things the night before. Hope you found this reminder helpful! Make it an amazing day, Method3 Fitness is conveniently located in San Jose. Our team of personal fitness trainers serve clients in Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and other surrounding Bay Area cities. If you found this blog useful, be sure to let us know and SHARE it on your favorite channel! The Method3 Fitness blog is updated weekly by our San Jose personal trainers. All content is designed to improve the way you move, eat, and think so you can achieve your goals and live stronger for today. Check back here each week and LIKE our Fan Page, to stay up to date on the latest tips, strategies and methods to get active, gain energy and get healthy again!
The blue light from phones, tablets, and TVs can mess with your body’s production of melatonin — the hormone that helps you fall asleep. Swap your screen time for reading a book, journaling, or doing a light stretch.
Take a warm shower, drink a cup of herbal tea, or try 5 minutes of deep breathing. These kinds of activities signal your brain that it’s time to slow down and get ready for sleep.
Your body craves routine, so try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day — even on weekends!
The Method3 Fitness Team