Sleepiness after exercise

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delaney056
delaney056 Posts: 475
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I went to the gym tonight after work and ran/power walked on the treadmill for about 30 minutes. After I left, on the drive home, I was extremely sleepy. That 5 minute drive felt like 30 minutes.
Do you get really sleepy after you work out? What does this mean?

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  • delaney056
    delaney056 Posts: 475
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  • EmmieCar86
    EmmieCar86 Posts: 83 Member
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    I'm not sure what it means either! I use to feel the exact same way. Like I could lay right down and pass out. Are you eating normal? When it use to happen to me I noticed it would be on days that I hadn't had a lot to eat and I thought maybe y blood sugar or something was low.
  • SJ46
    SJ46 Posts: 407 Member
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    My guess is you need more carbs. Try eating a banana after your workout.
  • lvtruu1
    lvtruu1 Posts: 211 Member
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    It could be any number of things. First thing you might want to try is eating some carbs before and after exercising. Protein is great and you should definitely ingest 20-50g within about 3 hours of lifting but the carbs will boost your energy. It could also be mild dehydration. Try feeding your body and keeping hydrated, if it continues for more than a week or two or gets worse, see a doctor.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
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    Exercise promotes sleep. If you're working out when you're already tired from a long day, your body might just be ready for rest.
  • Dordye
    Dordye Posts: 6
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    Are you taking enough supplements? This usually has to to with your food and vitamin intake. Are you eating enough small meals throughout the day? Did you have a light healthy breakfast prior to workout? How about a protien shake for the ride home? Food for thought. Good luck.
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
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    Do you get really sleepy after you work out? What does this mean?

    I did a search because this happens to me a lot. I thought exercise was supposed to revive you :laugh: From what I've gathered in this thread (thank you) is, I should drink water before/during exercise and maybe have a banana straight afterwards. I'll give these a try. Thanks :flowerforyou:
  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
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    Sleepiness after working out is common. I bet right after you have energy. This is because of your dopamine levels but after a while dopamine levels begin to drop and this is when you start to feel sleepy. It's common and carbs won't help. Heck I take in about 70-85 grams of carbs after I workout.
  • mgs68pony
    mgs68pony Posts: 306 Member
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    I was about to post and decided to do a search first on this topic!

    Glad I am not the only one. I usually don't get this sleepy, but WOW all I want to do this morning is go to sleep! I was a little bit concerned , but see now it's not that uncommon.

    I will just stay hydrated and eat righ for the rest of the day! :yawn:
  • rachelwarner32
    rachelwarner32 Posts: 96 Member
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    I recently started Insanity and I deal with this all the time. I find that I have a lot less fatigue if I wake up and do my workout vs later in the day. Thanks for posting so I know I'm not the only one :-)
  • keepmoving32
    keepmoving32 Posts: 8 Member
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    Yes, I am generally more drained after excercising and eating mostly "clean".... You may have a b12 deficiency or just plain worn out. On the upside, if you run or do hard cardio at night, it can help you sleep faster.
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
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    Sleepiness after working out is common. I bet right after you have energy. This is because of your dopamine levels but after a while dopamine levels begin to drop and this is when you start to feel sleepy. It's common and carbs won't help. Heck I take in about 70-85 grams of carbs after I workout.

    ^^ This is me. I am tired right after but it doesn't last long then I get a surge of energy. I started just sitting for 10-15mins after my workout in the dressing room listening to my ipod before the drive home helps if I am really sleepy. I do make sure I get that protein shake within 30mins of exercise because it helps you recover and your muscles recover.

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