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Muscle Recovery Sleep

Meaning

Muscle Recovery Sleep describes the specific nocturnal period optimized for anabolic processes, characterized by the highest pulsatile secretion of Growth Hormone (GH) and minimized catabolic hormone activity, which facilitates essential tissue repair and protein synthesis following periods of physical stress. This phase of rest is functionally indispensable for musculoskeletal adaptation and regeneration. It is recognized as being more critical than mere duration, focusing instead on the quality of the hormonal milieu achieved during rest.