Recently sleeping has become a vested interest of mine. Especially since I'm going to be pulling nights here in a few weeks at my new job. Not to mention I've been extremely sour from my new Crossfit routine making it more difficult to sleep! Thanks to Cash my Crossfit trainer at Aerohead Crossfit here in Phoenix... Don't get me wrong Crossfit is GREAT Stuff, you should all give it a shot :) To make a long story short I've been researching the topic of sleep for the latest article on Fitlish. Just now I came across not only Goofy's advice but also some excellent sleeping tips I felt you could use right now.
- Sleep in a quite place. I typically buy ear plugs at the pharmacy to keep it extra quiet.
- Draw all curtains and wear a black out cover on your eyes to make sure it's completely dark.
- Avoid overstuffed pillows - they do not allow you to rest with your head in a neutral position.
- Sleep on your side, with your knees slightly bent and with a pillow between your knees. This is the best way to maintain proper body posture when lying down. Avoid curling up with your knees to your chest. " If you must sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees to support the normal curve of the lower back.
- Avoid sleeping on your stomach, as this may aggravate back and neck pain.
- Many mattress manufacturers promote extra firm surfaces, but it is possible for a mattress to be too firm. Similarly, some mattresses may be too soft, especially ones that come with extra soft feather tops. Neither situation allows your muscles to rest, as they must work through the night to find a comfortable position and maintain correct posture.
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