Being a qualified fitness trainer requires a lot more than just designing effective exercise programs and giving nutritional guidance. There are many more aspects involved in delivering higher level wellness.

So today I’m going to share with you 5 powerful tips that will support you in your quest for health and happiness. Better yet, they’re so easy, you will benefit from them in your sleep.

Try these tips and see for yourself!

Sleep is crucial for good health, well being and quality of life.

Yet, if you’re like millions of Americans, you’re simply not getting enough. This is a health hazard because lack of sleep negatively impacts your mood, health, and ability to perform. In addition to that, it may prevent you from achieving your weight loss goals.

With that in mind, here’s how you can sleep like a baby every single night. You’ll be amazed at the boost to your energy, health and quality of life…

Go to bed and get up at the same time each day. Your biological clock thrives on routine, and is very averse to change. So pick your times and stick with them. Unfortunately, there’s a catch – you can’t sleep in on the weekends. But what’s the point of sleeping in and missing half of the weekend you’ve looked forward to all week anyway. Get up early on Saturday and enjoy the best part of the day.

Workout and be more active. Instead of lying in your bed for an hour every night trying to sleep, spend that hour working out during the day instead. You’ll burn off all the excess energy that keeps you awake, get in shape and not have to spend the night tossing and turning. Warning: Don’t work out close to bedtime though. This can wake your body up even more.

NO sleeping pills – We’re a crazy, pill-popping society. I strongly disagree with taking sleeping pills. Please do not fall victim to this negative vicious cycle. The key is teaching your body to naturally fall into a relaxing sleep. With pills, your body never learns this, and becomes dependent on a drug crutch. This makes it even harder to fall asleep when you stop using the pills.

Turn off the evening coffee, caffeinated tea or soft drinks. Actually the ideal is to cut these out all the time. But most importantly for your healthful sleep, anything with caffeine in it is going to keep you awake if consumed late in the day. Cut these off AT LEAST 3 hours before bedtime.

Keep your bedroom temperature consistently cool. I think everyone can relate to long, sweaty, restless summer nights. The warmer it is, the harder it is for your body to “shut down” and decelerate into sleep mode. The exact temperature will vary from person to person, so try experimenting to find what’s best for you.

That’s 5 actionable tips right there. Sleep really is a health essential, so USE these to make sure you’re getting enough.