Exercising and Sleepiness
Hi all! I'm back again :(
I started exercising this week and I have been so exhausted. I'm ok after water aerobics, but Tuesday and today after Zumba, I took long naps, greater than 3 hours. Is this normal? I'm waiting for the boost of energy. Thanks ! :) |
I think it's 100% normal. When I did a round of P90X last year, I had to start going to bed at 9PM instead of 10PM for a month, because it was making me so tired. But then after I got used to the harder exercise, my energy went through the roof and I felt fantastic. Give your body time to get used to it. :)
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I think a 3 hour nap is a bit excessive to compensate for a Zumba class that probably lasts 45 minutes to an hour, but I do understand you might be tired.
After exercise my body sometimes feels tired, but that doesn't mean I'm sleepy. I think there's a difference. And going to bed a bit earlier rather than taking a very long nap might be a better option. Long naps tend to make one not sleep as well at night. that turns into a cycle no one needs. Great job on doing the exercise, though. Keep it up! Lin |
This thread is interesting to me, because I have found the opposite to be true. I did two rounds of cardio totalling about an hour & 45 minutes yesterday, and then did P90X Arms and Shoulders. (My triceps are SO sore! Woo hoo!) And I could not get to sleep until 6 a.m., and then only slept for two hours, and have not been tired at all today. I don't understand it. It's never happened to me before. I feel like my body should need additional rest with the amped-up exercise, especially to recover from the strength training. =/ Got melatonin for tonight, and hopefully, that will help.
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Thanks all. I have never slept well at night, so I typically take a daily nap. I have never slept so long for a nap though.
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my sleep still isnt the greatest still but at least Im feeling more tired earlier so I get to bed not too late :P
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I've exercised for years and this still happens to me. Its just weird!:dizzy: I do a workout then 2 hours later I need a nap. It doesn't always have anything to do with the intensity of the workout, or if I've taken a rest week or two and am 'restarting'. I've heard from others on my exercise forum that this happens to them also.
I frequently have problems sleeping, both falling asleep and waking up early, but try not to take a nap during the day. Not sure if that makes a difference??? I've never considered that. |
Exercise has always made me a bit sleepy, even when I get used to it (but the sleepiness lessens then).
One thing I've noticed is that after working out, I get higher endorphin levels, so I feel relaxed, calm, and that makes me want to nap. But after I start getting used to it, the endorphin rush is less, so I get less relaxed and tired (still get it, but not so extreme). I get it the most after cardio, but I also get it for weight lifting and stretching. Especially if I do a combo. |
When I first started working out I was tired and didn't want to do anything else. Now I can exercise in the morning before work and be good the rest of the day.
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Try having a big glass of water next time you feel sleepy (in the day ,not at night). Sometimes I take a nap because I'm horribly dehydrated, other times I recognize it as dehydration and stave it off with water. As soon as I'm hydrated I feel fine (and it doesn't necessarily mean I'm feeling thirsty.)
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