Learn what one fitness instructor discover when she started using sleep-tracking app Gentler Streak to guide her workout choices.

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Dont get me wrong, I know its for a great cause.

But after six years, it still hasnt become any easier.

woman sweating in the gym

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When clients talk to me about teaching the early classes they say, Oh youre an early bird!

Most nights I dont actually go to sleep until 10:30 or 11:00 pm.

Many nights its much later than that.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

Yeah, its not happening.

(Do you know everything that I can accomplish after that time?)

I know its not what a fitness coach should say, but its true.

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

I shouldalwayswant to work out, right?

Therewasonce a time (many moons ago) when I would work out seven days a week.

I felt immense pressure to be working out all the time because of my job.

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

I followed her advice, and wouldnt you know, it worked like a charm.

I got into the best shape of my life that year.

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Yet, I recently found myself in a workout slump with more days off than on.

(I am a huge advocate for naps.

A few days later there was a particularly rough night where I did not get to bed until midnight.

When I tell you that 4 am wakeup call waspainful, oh man!

Although I was tempted to push through, I listened to the app.

After teaching class, I crashed on the couch by midday and didnt leave it until bedtime.

The next day, I felt rejuvenated and the app said I was ready to get moving again.

Without Gentler Streak, I probably would have gone right back to maximum intensity instead of easing into it.

Full transparency: There was one day that I didnt follow the apps instructions.

I appreciated it holding me accountable to my body and rest.

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