Does lifting at night keep you up?

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LisaUlrey
LisaUlrey Posts: 136 Member
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Was wondering if going to the gym in the evening (9 PM?) will keep me up all night? Don't want to have sleepless nights due to hitting the gym at night.

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  • xclassiqx
    xclassiqx Posts: 28 Member
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    Personally, it doesn't affect me at all no matter how late I workout. Just depends on the person.
    Never know until you try it and see if it's problematic.
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
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    When do you go to bed?
  • LisaUlrey
    LisaUlrey Posts: 136 Member
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    Usually hit the sack around 11 pm
  • meganfoster12
    meganfoster12 Posts: 411 Member
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    Usually I have an energy high for an hour then I crash
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
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    I would say it's not good sleep hygiene to lift so close to your bedtime, since you're leaving only an hour to let your body settle down into bed mode. But who knows, maybe it's enough time for you. Try it for a few weeks and see how it goes.
  • abuck_13
    abuck_13 Posts: 382 Member
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    There is really only one way to find out as everyone is different.

    If you are doing heavy lifting, you may have some issues - make sure you stretch very thoroughly before you go to bed no matter what though. Going from lifting to static could possibly lead to issues in the morning.

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