Working out with minimal sleep?

megbee617
megbee617 Posts: 100 Member
edited February 3 in Fitness and Exercise
I haven't been to the gym much lately because I have been so wiped out from work but also haven't been sleeping well. I've been averaging 4-5 hours a night this week, but last night I only got 3 hours. I'm a complete zombie right now but it's important for me to stay on track. How can I muster up enough energy to go to the gym today after working all day?

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  • ChrisLindsay9
    ChrisLindsay9 Posts: 837 Member
    Oh, that really stinks. I hope that something changes for you soon. Is there anything new that could be causing the sleep issues (new diet, different snacks, personal issues, stress, etc.)? You may find some suggestions on the google for improving sleep. Maybe an over-the-counter sleep aid might be something to try?

    I lean pretty heavily on supplements like caffeine or pre-workouts to get me through a workout when I go after work. If you're not a fan of supplements, then you may want to consider hiring a personal trainer who can provide external motivation. But until you get your sleep issues resolved, maybe allocate one of your gym days as a spa/massage day for the next couple of weeks to see if that helps at all? Or at the very least, use it as a day to catch up on your sleep?

    Good luck! Hope you work through this!
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