Sleep defeating the purpose?

kiever88
kiever88 Posts: 11
edited January 5 in Health and Weight Loss
Is it okay to nap after a workout? I usually am full of energy after bit I feel my eyes dont want to be open. I got full good sleep last night so its not that I missed out on it. Also keep in mind I went from not working out to working out an hr a day and today is the 6th day in a row. So is my body telling me I need rest? Or should I fight through it?

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  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    if I could I would nap after a workout
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Not sure of the question. Are you asking if it's okay to sleep?
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    How many hours a night do you sleep?
  • db1106
    db1106 Posts: 42
    Proper sleep is very important in the cycle of body recompositon.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Take a nap if you can.
  • kiever88
    kiever88 Posts: 11
    Yes just wondering if it was counter productive. I get at least 8 hrs and I tak 50mg of melatonin an hr before bed bc I dont produce enough myself so I get a deep sleep. I know sleep is important, but I didnt know if resting immedietly after a workout was deating the purpose
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    Just to let you know, your body repairs muscles more efficiently during sleep. Exercise is to break down the muscle and rest is where you repair the muscle. Repairing your muscle is where you see the gains and improvements.
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