Sleep rebuilds your muscles after workouts

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Sleep rebuilds your muscles after workouts

Quality sleep is vital for muscle repair and growth after exercise, as it triggers hormone release that rebuilds damaged tissue, making your workouts more effective.

After a tough workout, quality sleep is essential for muscle recovery. During deep sleep, your body releases human growth hormone, which helps repair and rebuild the microscopic damage caused by exercise. This process turns soreness into stronger muscles over time.

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