Training Fundamentals
Weight Training Fundamentals: How Lifting Actually Builds Muscle
A practical guide to how resistance training drives muscle growth, strength, and long-term progress — without the fluff.
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Sleep & Recovery: The Forgotten Training Variable
Learn how sleep affects strength, fat loss, and muscle growth — and what to do when your nights aren’t perfect.
Sleep isn't optional recovery — it's where adaptation happens.
When you sleep, growth hormone and testosterone peak, muscle repair accelerates, and the nervous system resets.
How sleep affects training
- Poor sleep reduces strength and power output by up to 10–15%.
- Sleep debt impairs reaction time and increases injury risk.
- Chronic restriction disrupts appetite regulation and muscle protein synthesis.
Aim for quality, not perfection
Most adults need 7–9 hours per night.
If that’s not realistic, focus on consistency: same bedtime, same wake time.
Quick recovery tips
- Create a 30-minute wind-down routine (dim lights, phone away).
- Keep your room dark and cool (18–20°C).
- Cut caffeine within 8 hours of bedtime.
Even small improvements in sleep can lead to measurable improvements in strength and recovery.
Takeaway: You can’t out-train poor recovery. Treat sleep like a core part of your program.
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