Extremely Online
Weirdly enough, it’s beloved by bros. Its kind of inspiring.
Maxxers will strategically stop drinking water two hours before bed so they dont have to get up to pee.
Theyll see to it their bedroom is pitch-black so there isnt even a sliver of light to disturb them.
Theylltake magnesium supplements, aka the internets favorite snooze-inducing mineral, to ensure they sleep through the night.
But it doesnt stop there.
Tosleep maxxis to go above and beyond, which seems to be the internets approach to everything right now.
If one health hack is good, 10 must be extra good, right?
The list of ways to maximize sleep goes on, of course.
If it seems a little unhinged, good.
Thats how you know youre maxxing.
Can You Max Out On Sleep Maxxing?
According toJill Zwarensteyn, a certified sleep science coach, it is possible to go overboard here.
It could also be argued that its possible to overthink your routine and its effectiveness.
Like, maybe its OK to get up to pee?
Maybe its not the biggest deal to sleep seven-and-a-half hours instead of an optimal eight?
If something truly resonates, it can be a valuable addition to your nightly habits, she says.
What you choose to do before bed very much boils down to personal preference.
If youre someone who struggles to fall asleep, then you might want toditch that late-afternoon coffee.
If you wake up frequently throughout the night, then you might need to buy someblackout curtains.
If you end up doing both?
Studies referenced:
Doherty, R. (2023.
)The Impact of Kiwifruit Consumption on the Sleep and Recovery of Elite Athletes.
Source:
Jill Zwarensteyn, certified sleep science coach
