049 - The #1 Fitness Mistake You're Making: Not Prioritizing Sleep - The Health Movement Podcast

The Health Movement Podcast: Where Mindset, Performance & Recovery Align

In this solo episode, host Derek dives into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for better health and fitness: sleep. Whether you're training hard, trying to lose weight, or simply feel foggy and tired all day — this episode is a must-listen.

Derek breaks down exactly how lack of sleep impacts your physical performance, mental clarity, weight loss, and emotional well-being, with real-world examples, powerful studies, and common-sense explanations that’ll make you rethink those late-night scrolling sessions. He also shares 7 practical sleep tips that anyone can implement immediately to improve recovery, mood, and long-term health.

If you’ve hit a plateau in the gym, can’t seem to shed those last few pounds, or feel like you’re running on empty no matter how hard you work — your sleep might be the missing piece.

Key topics include:

✔️ Why 7+ hours of sleep is essential — and who actually needs more
 ✔️ Sleep deprivation vs. alcohol: your reaction time might surprise you
 ✔️ How poor sleep alters hunger hormones (leptin & ghrelin) and leads to overeating
 ✔️ The link between sleep and muscle growth (and why gym gains happen at night)
 ✔️ How sleep affects mood, stress, road rage, and mental clarity
 ✔️ 7 science-backed tips to improve your sleep routine starting tonight
 ✔️ How to use light, temperature, and rhythm to reset your body’s internal clock

🎙 Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a busy parent just trying to stay sharp, this episode will give you the insight and tools to make sleep your new superpower.

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