African Sports Monthly Vol I. Issue II February 2018 | Page 72

According to the International Journal of Endocrinology (2010), there is a relationship between sleep duration and metabolic dysregulation. Getting too little or too much sleep may disrupt the body’s metabolic equilibrium. An appropriate amount of sleep can not only maintains the body’s metabolic equilibrium but also promotes muscle recovery (an important aspect of strength training mentioned above). Drink Much Water Drinking of water not only fills you up but also reduces the amount of sodium in your system, thereby helping to increase your body’s metabolism. Get Appropriate Sleep