How much should we sleep?
Rahul Verma
On average, 7.5-9 hours seems to allow for optimal recovery for most. Although, some people claim 6 hours is all the need, while others opt for 9 hours.
Children will need much more rest, 10 to sometimes 12 hours. Personally, I wake up with the sunrise, resetting the circadian rhythm (the body’s natural clock) and falling asleep when I’m tired.
This natural solution puts me right at 7.5 hours of sleep.
Children will need much more rest, 10 to sometimes 12 hours. Personally, I wake up with the sunrise, resetting the circadian rhythm (the body’s natural clock) and falling asleep when I’m tired.
This natural solution puts me right at 7.5 hours of sleep.
About The Author
Douglas Zimmerman is board certified as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. His certifications were attained through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and he is certified in Sport’s Hypnosis through The National Exercise & Sports Trainer Association. Additionally Douglas is certified through Apex, the leader in nutritional academia. He currently is a Big Brother in the Big Brother, Big Sister foundation. Douglas is also active in charitable events including; raising money for the homeless, UPARC fundraisers, and green events. Read More »
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