Hint: It's not a cold plunge or sauna.

Among all the aspects athletes and trainers neglect is getting the proper amount of sleep to boost the process of muscle recovery. But that’s the time when actual magic happens. Regardless of whatever ...

Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep for optimal recovery. During deep sleep, your body releases growth hormone that supports muscle repair. Too little sleep can slow muscle repair and increase the ...

Sleep is one of the most important parts of recovery. Most people think muscle is built in the gym, but the gym is really where you break muscle down. Sleep is when you actually repair and grow.

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Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals. She is a nutrition, mental health, fitness and sleep science enthusiast. Her passion for mindful and holistic ...