But if you’re consistently sleep-deprived, your muscle gains will suffer.
One night of poor sleep has been shown to:
– Reduce muscle protein synthesis by 18%
– Increase cortisol by 21%
– Drop testosterone by 25%
Sounds scary, right?
But here’s the truth: these are short-term physiological responses, NOT permanent damage.
Your body is resilient.
Cortisol spikes after an intense workout too.
Testosterone and other hormones fluctuate daily.
This is not about fear. It’s about awareness and consistency.
As someone who once thought I could “out-supplement” poor sleep, I had to learn this the hard way.
Recovery, hormones, strength, and focus all start with sleep.
But one bad night isn’t your undoing.
Here’s what really matters:
– Prioritize quality sleep whenever you can
– Stay consistent with your training, nutrition, and recovery
– Don’t spiral over one restless night, your body can rebound
Muscle is built through steady inputs, not panic over setbacks.
If this helped reframe your mindset around recovery, share it with a friend who needs the reminder!
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