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The bodybuilding world witnessed a new icon four years back who emerged to become one of the most loved bodybuilders of the current times. Yes, the name is Chris Bumstead, A.K.A. CBum. The 4x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique winner has been massively followed by the people and is looked up to for fitness advice. Recently, CBum uploaded an Instagram story where he shared a link to a three-year-old YouTube video by TED, where Matt Walker talks about a superpower that can change anyone’s life. Moreover, Bumstead promoted the video by suggesting the same if anyone is seeking to become huge and shredded.
Matt Walker is a Brain Scientist. He is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkley, and the Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. In the TED Talk he gave in 2019, Walker talked about a basic lifestyle habit, if done correctly and sufficiently, can become the superpower of humans. What superpower did he talk about? Moreover, what did Bumstead have to say about it? Let us find out.
Chris Bumstead agrees with the scientific claim by Matt Walker
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In the YouTube video, the superpower Matt Walker talked about was sleeping. As per Matt, sleep is the save and restart button of the physical and psychological system that puts everything in the perfect place. Furthermore, he conveys the advantages of having a perfect 8-hour sleep schedule. Moreover, he also revealed the massive loss one can have by cutting down the hours from their sleep cycle. The scientist even claimed that, according to his study, the sleep deprivation group of people is subjected to a 40 percent deficit in the ability of the brain for making new memories.
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However, the scientist broke down several facts about the importance of sleep and the effects of being sleep deprived. The bodybuilding star liked the content of the video, as he agreed with the fact that sleep is a superpower. He shared the old video on his Instagram story and added his observation as a bodybuilder to the other claimed points. What did he say?
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In the story, Bumstead wrote, “Sleep over everything. Not only your health but if you want to be huge and shredded… sleep more.” Chris Bumstead shared his master advice with his fans to keep sleep above everything, as it plays an important role in bodybuilding. Do you agree with Matt Walker and Chris Bumstead’s advice? Let us know in the comments section.
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