Sleep & Cardio exercise - help.

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JenInAustin
JenInAustin Posts: 53 Member
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I CAN'T fall asleep until 5 or more hours after an intense workout. I've finally started working out (YAY!) after work 4 x a week. But then I end up lying in bed til 1am unable to fall asleep. Last night I used breathing techniques to fall asleep a little faster but instead woke up all through the night and didn't feel rested.

I really, really don't want to have to get up at 5:45am to exercise so all suggestions/thoughts are welcome. Thank you :)

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  • kjw1031
    kjw1031 Posts: 300 Member
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    The usual recommendation is to finish exercise 2-3 hours before sleep time.

    Obviously you're going to have to finish earlier because we're all unique individuals. I can't think of a different solution than to finish exercising earlier. Sorry! :frown:
  • JenInAustin
    JenInAustin Posts: 53 Member
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    So 2-3hours is the "normal" or average recoup time? I wonder now if it changes or diminishes as people get in better shape.

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