The power of sleep. [Infographic]
Why sleep is so important, and how to get more of it.

By Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD

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If your eating and exercise are on point, but you still don’t feel or look the way you want, poor sleep may be to blame. Here’s how to tap into the power of sleep and make rest a daily priority.

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Struggling with your weight? Feeling bummed out? Sluggish during workouts? Or just sluggish in general? These are common complaints from new PN Coaching clients—maybe you see it with your clients, too.

And poor diet isn’t always to blame.

Everything from lucid thinking, to good decision making, to proper digestion, to high performance is heavily dependent on getting good quality sleep.

Unfortunately, more than a third of adults get fewer than 7 hours of sleep each night, the minimum needed to keep your risk of health problems in check.

And that’s not counting the millions of folks who likely over-estimate how much sleep they’re getting, or whose sleep quality is poor because of other, seemingly unrelated lifestyle factors.

In this infographic, we unpack early indicators that you’re not getting enough rest. Then we share exactly how to prep for the best night sleep, starting with when you wake up.

Download the infographic for your tablet, or to print out, and keep it as a handy reminder to prioritize high-quality sleep every day.

(Note to fitness pros: This is also a great resource to share with your clients).

There you have it: Why sleep is so important, how to tell if you’re not getting enough, and how to engineer the perfect day for a great night’s rest.

Print out or download the infographic as a reminder to up your sleep game. And please share with a friend (or client) who might benefit from it.

If you’re a health and fitness pro…

When your clients are stressed and exhausted, everything else becomes a struggle: going to the gym, choosing healthy foods, and managing cravings.

But with the right tools, you can help your clients overcome obstacles like chronic stress and poor sleep—leading them toward the lasting health transformations they’ve always wanted.

PN’s Level 1 Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery (SSR) Coaching Certification will give you these tools. And it’ll give you confidence and credibility as a specialized coach who can solve the biggest problems blocking any clients’ progress. (You can enroll now in the SSR Certification at a big discount.)

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Your clients may spend just a few hours a week exercising, but how they manage the other 160+ hours is what truly drives their results.

If they're not progressing, it’s often not their workouts—it’s their lifestyle.

Real, sustainable results come from consistently prioritizing the essentials: sleep, stress management, and recovery. These aren’t just "nice-to-haves"—they're non-negotiables that help your clients perform their best and live a longer, healthier life.

By focusing on these fundamentals, you give your clients the tools to truly thrive. Without them, their progress—and potential—will always fall short.

That’s exactly what our Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery (SSR) Certification teaches you. Gain the skills and knowledge to help your clients feel better, live longer, and achieve their goals. Click below to:

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  • Master science-driven strategies to help anyone improve sleep, manage stress, optimize recovery, and unlock unprecedented results
  • Stand out from the competition—as you outperform coaches who focus on fitness and/or nutrition alone