How to Achieve a More Restful Night’s Sleep A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your mind and body. One study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that the quality of your sleep is much more important than the quantity — that is, if you want to feel rested. And we all want to feel rested. So, what can you do to improve the quality of your sleep and get the rest you need? Listen to your body. This, above all else, is crucial to a good night’s sleep. Your body knows when it’s time for bed. Generally, you want to go to bed when you feel tired, whether that’s at 8 p.m. or 1 a.m. Whenever your body tells you it needs rest, you should make a habit of going to bed then. The more consistent you are, the better your sleep will be. Wake up naturally. Jolting yourself awake with an alarm or radio isn’t doing your brain and body any favors (it can be stressful on the body and even elevate blood pressure, which is not good first thing in the morning). If you do need an alarm, consider a wake- up light. Wake-up lights mimic the sunrise, slowly brightening the room, waking your body in a natural, gentle way. Kick the screen habit. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: Looking at an electronic screen — a TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone — before bed is detrimental to sleep quality. Light from these devices is disruptive to your brain’s suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which helps regulate your circadian rhythm, and screen time before bed can throw off normal SCN function. Put your excuses for staying up too late to bed. Say no to “one more episode.” And all those emails? They can wait until tomorrow. Not getting enough quality sleep is harmful to your mental and physical health. When you get into the habit of following these three tips, you’ll find yourself feeling rested and refreshed in no time.
Tom Wisniewski
Our Newest Coach
We are proud to have such a strong team at Gabriele Fitness. Each coach here strives to provide the best experience they can to each of our gym members. We’ve recently added Tom Wisniewski to our team, and we couldn’t be more pleased to have him. Tom is one of our talented performance coaches and has enjoyed each step along the way of joining the Gabriele Fitness team. “It’s been an amazing experience. Everyone has been extremely helpful, and they’ve all taken great care of me. All the coaches here have been very clear about the company’s goals, very thoroughly explaining why they do what they do, and it’s given me a real look into the culture here.” Since he graduated college in 2014, Tom has wanted to work with us. Now that he is part of our team, he’s delighted. “I heard about Gabriele Fitness through other trainers, and I’d see their ads online. It’s regarded as one of the top gyms around, and I’ve always wanted to work here; I just didn’t know I actually would. Now that I am here, it’s a little hard to believe.” Not too long ago, Gabriele Fitness had a retreat for our staff. It was a perfect opportunity for Tom to interact with his fellow performance coaches. “It was nice seeing everyone outside of the gym setting,” Tom says. “There’s only so much time you have at the gym, and I could actually talk to everyone at the retreat.” That includes our owner, Vince Gabriele. “When I first spoke to him, he showed that he genuinely cared about his staff. At the retreat, we got to chat more and learn more about each other.” Tom recently moved into a new apartment with his wife and is settling into his new place. Even though he’s busy enjoying his new home and occupation, he has enough free time for himself. “I’ve found that I’m reading a lot more than I used to. My wife has told me to read more, and now that I have the time and space to do it, I can.” We’re excited to count Tom as one of our amazing team members, and we’re looking forward to our future endeavors with him. “It means a lot being with Gabriele Fitness. With everything they’ve done for me, I feel like I’ve been here for years.”
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