Ray Bass is the associate movement and wellness editor at mindbodygreen and a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer.
She holds a degree in creative writing from the University of Pennsylvania, with honors in nonfiction.
It’s late and you’re tired.
All of a sudden it’s morning.
The extra rest or endorphin rush?
More importantly, whichshouldyou choose?
How does not getting enough sleep affect our workouts?
“These aspects are quantifiable.”
Below, Breus breaks down what not getting enough sleep may mean for your workouts.
“Without fuel in the tank, you’re running on reserves.”
“Performance measures of predictive visual tracking accurately reflect impaired attention due to acutesleep deprivation,” he says.
Again, not what we want when we’re exercising.
Well, not getting enough sleep can interrupt and impair that process.
Namely, sleep deprivation can make pain, well, more painful.
So, should you sleep or work out?
In the meantime, hit snooze.
It’s only one workout.
