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Powering Down

For those participating in the WLC, and everyone else, its time to get some shut eye. This week the “bonus” challenge is to get at least 7 hours of sleep every day (light off 10/7 last night through 3:00pm 10/15 Monday).

Coach Justin getting a power nap in after class

- If you don’t get a full 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep, you may accumulate the remainder during the day with a nap
- You may count the beginning of your night’s sleep when you turn off the lights
- Suggested practice: don’t use your bed for watching TV or reading. If you train your mind that the bed is where you go to fall asleep, you are more likely to fall asleep more easily.
- Suggested practice: Set a strict bedtime and stick to it. Don’t let your shows stop you — Tivo them!
- Suggested practice: If you can, don’t set an alarm and sleep until you wake. You may be surprised to find just how much sleep your body needs!
- Suggested practice: Start exposing yourself to less artificial light as the evening progresses. Blue light that is emitted by artificial light signals daytime to your brain.
- Suggested practice: Practice meditation or mindfulness right before going to bed to “cool” your brain off before trying to sleep.

Share about your experiences of the weekly challenge in the global weekly challenge forum (not required for credit).

SKILL/STRENGTH
Back Squat – Set a new 1 Rep Max

WOD
6 Pullups (C2B)
8 Pushups (Hand Release)
10 Situps
AMRP in 10 Minutes

TIMES and SCORES

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2 Responses to “Powering Down”

  1. Anthony H. says:

    Napping is my key to success, but I’ve wondered how the quality compares to sleeping at night? I’d appreciate if anyone knows of a source where I can learn about how nap quality might compare with getting a solid 7-8hrs at night.

    Is napping a form of “supplementation” … Not as good as the real thing?

  2. Dan says:

    Personally I would love to be able to get in a short 20 minute nap every day, but I just can’t seem to make a habit out of it. Is there a difference on the days that I do get a nap in? Yeah. When I don’t get >5 hours of sleep and find myself walking around like a zombi at 3pm I NEED a nap. For me, napping is more of a necessity than supplementation but when I get a nap in it totally turns my zombie day around.

    For more on sleeping Google “polyphasic sleep”…