Why is sleep so important for muscle growth and recovery? In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about sleep and how it can lead to greater gains and more progress in the gym.
By: Chris Gates If you want to build muscle, you need to do a few things correctly. You need to train smart, and train hard. You need to recover from that training so that you can continue to train hard. You need a nutrition plan that supports both what you’re doing in the gym, and […]
By: Chris Gates Sleep is often forgotten when it comes to building muscle. It’s just not part of the conventional thought process. You’ve probably heard that you need to train hard to build muscle. You’ve probably also heard that you need to “eat big to get big” and pack in the protein. But sleep rarely […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 34. Fit At Any Age With Susan Niebergall I am just so unbelievably excited for you to listen to this episode of the podcast! This week, the one and only Susan Niebergall joins me, and we dive into a ton of really helpful topics. Primarily, we talk about how you can […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 26. A Sleep Routine That Works By: Chris Gates A large part of getting good sleep comes from your routine. Scratch that. EVERYTHING about getting good sleep comes your routine. A sleep routine is crucial for transitioning your body from being awake to being asleep, and getting in a good routine […]
Chris Gates Fitness · 25. How Much Does Sleep Impact Training Performance? By: Chris Gates We’ve all been on one side or the other when it comes to this topic. You can probably attest to how much better, more energetic, and motivated you feel when you head to the gym after a good night’s rest. […]
Since Jan. 1, the most popular phrase I’ve heard from people is this: “I’m motivated to change, but my biggest problem is being consistent.” My response is always the same: “It’s common. Don’t beat yourself up. But let’s figure out how to be consistent in the future.” New Years Resolutions, while often mocked, are a […]
One of my favorite ways to create and share content with all of you is to take a question from one of my clients and turn it into an article. I figure if they have a certain question, you might have that question, too. That’s what I’m doing here, and the topic is sleep and […]
Most people want to accomplish one thing: burn fat and build muscle. It’s the perfect combination, right? Slim down, but look muscular. Have a great physique that everyone wants. Most people want to do both of these things at the same exact time. And most of the time, you’ll hear one of these two claims: […]