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taking a nap/lying down after workout?

Justthisgirl1994
Justthisgirl1994 Posts: 226 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I workout in the mornings which works great for me. After I come home I take a shower, eat my lunch, dry my hair and then usually go lie down. Is taking a nap a hour or so after exercising going to undermine my workouts somehow?

Just wondering.

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  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
    When I worked out at the studio, the workouts were pretty intense (that and I did morning classes) so I always passed out when I came home.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Sounds lovely to me

    Don't see how it can undermine anything
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    When I did morning workouts,I used to nap afterwards. But I'm on night workouts now so just have to wait until bed time
  • pollypocket1021
    pollypocket1021 Posts: 533 Member
    That sounds wonderful. I have my 5-year-old do yoga after lunch on the weekends because she always takes a nice nap right afterwards. I would do that too, if I could.
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    I wish I could sleep after a good workout.... I'm so keyed up I usually can't.
  • AnotherPuppet
    AnotherPuppet Posts: 8 Member
    I usually have to work out late at night so I sleep right after. So nah, your good. :)
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    That sounds like the perfect day.

    I have read that fat leaves the body when exhaled during sleep, but now I can't find the source (although I did find this). If that is true, hey, you're ahead of the rest of us who don't/can't nap.
  • Justthisgirl1994
    Justthisgirl1994 Posts: 226 Member
    Great, thank you everyone!
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