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March 13, 2023 45 mins

In this week’s episode, I discuss the evidence on the importance of sleep and whether a lack of it can impact fat loss and muscle retention.

As mentioned, I'm going to be speaking in Dublin in June!! You can register your interest here! - https://mailchi.mp/martin-macdonald/dublin

References for the studies discussed can be found at www.Martin-MacDonald.com/Ep103

TOPICS

05:23 - Why the findings of sleep research might not apply to you/your client

12:58 - Does sleeping less than 8 hours reduce fat loss?

21:18 - Does sleep deprivation limit muscle gain?

24:14 - Why sleeping more could help you lose weight

32:07 - When to consider prioritising sleep over dieting 

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