Podcasts Health Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews Can Naps Help You Gain Muscle and Strength Faster?

Can Naps Help You Gain Muscle and Strength Faster?

Published: Sept. 10, 2021, 10 a.m.

I\u2019ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years.

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And that means I\u2019ve fielded a ton of questions.

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As you can imagine, some questions pop up more often than others, and I thought it might be helpful to take a little time every month to choose a few and record and share my answers.

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So, in this round, I answer the following question:

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  • How beneficial are naps to body composition and performance?
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If you have a question you\u2019d like me to answer, leave a comment below or if you want a faster response, send an email to mike@muscleforlife.com.

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Timestamps

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3:08 - Can taking naps help you gain muscle and strength faster? Can taking naps help you lose fat faster? Can taking naps improve your performance in the gym?

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4:17 - If you don't sleep enough, can naps help?

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6:17 - Do naps improve physical and mental performance?

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9:42 - Napping tips

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10:45 - Should you nap after 3pm?

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Mentioned on the Show:

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Books by Mike Matthews: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/