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Problem Sleeping after workout?

post #1 of 20
7/19/09 at 3:36pm
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Sometimes it helps me sleep, but there are times I'm just too pumped to sleep within 4-5 hours.. Has anyone else experienced a problem sleeping after working out? Anything you recommend taking?
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post #2 of 20
7/19/09 at 3:43pm
this is pretty common.
you could try taking melatonin, or better yet, working out earlier
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post #3 of 20
7/19/09 at 3:46pm
Yeah, after a really really intense evening workout I would sometimes have trouble falling asleep + night sweats..
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post #4 of 20
7/19/09 at 3:55pm
Same trouble here: I am a night person, with my energy level peaking @ around 11am-12pm or 8-9 pm. That's the best time for me to workout. The earlier time not being an option, I do the routine at nite. Unfortunately, it also messes up my sleep big time.
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post #5 of 20
7/19/09 at 5:12pm
I don't have this problem, fortunately. I usually work out in the early evening, and sleep by 10pm. I think I actually sleep better the nights I've had an intense workout.
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post #6 of 20
7/19/09 at 5:16pm
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Originally Posted by bach View Post
this is pretty common.

Indeed.

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working out earlier

Best suggestion if it is possible. Also, avoid any stimulants when working out. I know a lot of people take supplements to "help them get a better pump".

Avoid any caffeine around bedtime as well.
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post #7 of 20
7/19/09 at 10:48pm
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Most likely is the NO-Shotgun I'm also taking...
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post #8 of 20
7/20/09 at 1:02am
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Originally Posted by bach View Post
this is pretty common.
you could try taking melatonin, or better yet, working out earlier

Yeah. My schedule only lets me train around 11PM-1AM, and I've found that melatonin helps me get to sleep faster. I also usually feel more rested in the morning.
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post #9 of 20
7/20/09 at 3:46pm
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Most likely is the NO-Shotgun I'm also taking...

I think you're onto something.
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post #10 of 20
7/21/09 at 4:01am
if working out gives you a boost of energy...work out in the morning?
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post #11 of 20
7/21/09 at 12:27pm
I am the same way. I have to have about 2-3 hours of cool down time before my body starts to calm down. So now I go in the mornings so I can get a good rest at night.
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post #12 of 20
7/26/09 at 5:40pm
I hope I'm not bringing up something that's already been mentioned 100 times, but I keep seeing ads for for a product called Stemulite, which talks about increasing your REM sleep in addition to all the obvious effects it's supposed to provide through weight lifting. I've seen it on AOL's main page, Yahoo, Men's Fitness, etc... Can anyone tell me if this is worth all the hype it's received?
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post #13 of 20
7/26/09 at 9:09pm
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Most likely is the NO-Shotgun I'm also taking...

yeah... check out the ingredient list in that.
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post #14 of 20
8/8/09 at 3:19am
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well... I tried this sublingual melatonin from www.best-sleepaid.com (they have a free 30-day supply) and it works very well...
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post #15 of 20
8/8/09 at 3:24am
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Originally Posted by taktikz View Post
well... I tried this sublingual melatonin from www.best-sleepaid.com (they have a free 30-day supply) and it works very well...

thanks for the update
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