Do we really need 8 hours of sleep?

About this episode

The episode discusses the necessity of getting 8 hours of sleep for fitness and health.

629. A lot of people find it difficult to get a full night’s rest. But is getting 8 hours of sleep really necessary to be fit, or is it healthy to operate with less? Get-Fit Guy is a Quick and Dirty podcast.  Discover more from Get-Fit Guy! Facebook Twitter Newsletter  Transcripts available on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Get Fit Guy

Topics covered

• sleep
• health
• fitness
• wellness
• sleep duration

Keywords

• sleep
• 8 hours
• fitness
• health
• rest
• wellness

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Organizations: Get-Fit Guy, QuickAndDirtyTips.com

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