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Sleep analysis, which is included in Ouras monthly membership, is $5.99/month.
It uses photoplethysmography (PPG) technology to do all this.
Basically, the machine uses light and light sensors to detect changes in blood flow.
Plus, I have way less energy for the gym and find my endurance takes a major hit.
For months, I noticed my more vigorous workouts werent making me feel betterI felt worse.
cardiologist and the clinical director of the Covid Task Force at the Piedmont Healthcare Corporation in Atlanta, GA.
I didnt feel stronger.
During a routine check-up, my GP asked if I was getting enough sleep.
Not all eight hour nights are created equal!
As a shock to absolutely no one, I felt far more well-rested.
Sleep allows your body to reset and recalibrate, making it stronger and more functional for the following day.
so that get restorative sleep, the body must enter the deep sleep stage known as non-REM sleep.
When you rack up deep sleep, youre increasing blood flow throughout your body.
This also supports the regenerative and recovery state of muscles and cells, explains Dr. Morgan.
Lastly, sleep fights inflammation with an increase of prolactin.
Prolactin is a hormone that helps regulate inflammation, is also released while sleeping.
So, not enough rest and sleep?
Increased inflammation of the body and muscles, working against muscle recovery restoration and regeneration.
No brainer, though, right?
What really surprised me was how much better my performance has been at the gym.
StillI clearly got enough deep sleep to help my performance at the gym the next day.
The following day after a break, Im even more pumped and energetic at the gymIm far more efficient.
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In many ways, they serve as the coach and/or accountability partner, reminds Dr. Morgan.
TheOura Ringhas been the accountability partner my fitness routine has needed for a long timeand the payoff shows.
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