Does exercise make you energetic or sleepy?

Prayerwarrior7
Prayerwarrior7 Posts: 27 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello everyone,
Just want to know before I visit my doctor. I'm often tired during the day (especially in the mornings) which I'm not liking. I workout first thing in the morning. I can't workout in the afternoon/evenings as simply can't get into the exercise. If I don't do it first thing, I won't do it at all.
So, my question is, it is the workout making me tired? After my workout, I have a shower then go to work where I am not bounding up dem stairs or skipping around the building as I'm too tired :) Surely I should have more energy? No? Thanks.
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  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited August 2015
    How's your diet? Mineral balance? Calories? Carbs for energy? Iron?
  • DemoraFairy
    DemoraFairy Posts: 1,806 Member
    edited August 2015
    I find exercise definitely makes me tired - I've never done a work out then felt energised afterwards, I usually want nothing more than to collapse in bed.

    Though I don't find the feeling usually lasts, after I've rested for a while I'm fine. If I exercise in the morning before work I feel completely fine after having a shower.

    I also feel tired during the day (I'm constantly worried I'm going to get fired or something for falling asleep in meetings...), I've gone through various exercise routines and levels of general day to day activity and found that none of them affected how tired I felt while at work.
  • pearshapedmum
    pearshapedmum Posts: 131 Member
    for me, it depends upon the exercise. a long jog (over an hour) or an hour of swimming will leave me starting to feel sleepy about 2 hours after. If its weight training or boxing, then im buzzing for hours after and will often have trouble getting to sleep if I have exercised late.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    The visit to your doctor is timely. Get some lab work done, especially iron level and thyroid function.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    edited August 2015
    I'm usually collapsing in bed after a workout. I used to do some morning workouts, but those classes got shifted. I was indeed able to go to work after those. In those cases it just took some time to be able to function normally without being tired after those workouts.

    As for exercise making one more energetic, I don't necessarily think that always happens right after the workout for everyone. Exercise, overall just makes you fitter, makes day to day tasks a bit easier because you're probably used to exerting yourself even more during your sessions. Regular exercise also makes you.... better at exercise LOL. Just increased endurance in general

    For you OP, since mornings are what work for you currently, maybe consider adjusting the intensity or duration of your workouts? Or hang in there to allow your body catch up a bit. Mean while, caffeine should help. I'd be curious to see what your doc says - good luck!
  • accidentalpancake
    accidentalpancake Posts: 484 Member
    Until my base level of fitness increased, I mostly got tired from intense exercise.

    Once I acclimated, however, it definitely became energizing.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    edited August 2015
    I've never understood this mysterious energy rush people supposedly get from working out...it always makes me even more tired than I usually am! BUT the silver lining is that it helps me sleep better!
  • eileensofianmushinfine
    eileensofianmushinfine Posts: 303 Member
    try having a high protein source either before or after your workout.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    I'm on fire when I exercise :smiley: there simply is no better way to start the day....
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    When I began, it made me very, very tired. After a week or two, I had more energy.

    Now, if my day doesn't begin with a swim to loosen me up and get me energized, I'll feel off all day. Not sleepy or sick, just not as good as normal.
  • Tahlia68
    Tahlia68 Posts: 204 Member
    edited August 2015
    It depends on what type of exercise I've done, sometimes I'm tired other times I feel very energetic..... :smile:
  • Prayerwarrior7
    Prayerwarrior7 Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks everybody. I'm currently doing Insanity - started Month 2 today (not my first time of doing Insanity though - I simply love it). I'll see my Doc but from what others say on here, it doesn't seem to be unusual :)
  • wkwebby
    wkwebby Posts: 807 Member
    I work out at lunch. When I used to work out in the mornings, my energy was through the roof, until about 3PM, where I hit a wall and want to crawl into bed. I sleep better at night no matter what time I work out. I just wish I could get back into the AM workouts. It seems to be a crap shoot if your energy is higher or lower after the workouts.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    My guess is that it typically means you're not eating properly (not eating enough or not getting enough nutrients in your diet).
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    It depends on the workout. I feel energized right after a workout, but I also find that lengthy workouts make me want to take a nap after I cool down.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I used to feel wiped out after swimming to the end of the pond and back (one mile) but I have built up enough stamina that yesterday I was able to swim the mile, then take off my flippers and swim another 1/4 mile, and not feel exhausted afterwards. However, I did sleep for a solid nine hours last night.

    You said this wasn't your first time doing Insanity but have you been doing it long enough to build up the stamina you need for it to not make you tired? How do you feel after other sorts of exercise?
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    I'm tired. but I always am tired even before this journey started.
    I get all jazzed up before but a little later. :sleepy:
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    I'm not tired/exhausted the rest of the day. I wouldn't say I feel like I am supercharged. I feel normal after a short recovery period.

    I would look at making sure you are getting enough calories. Are you eating any of the calories earned from exercise?
  • joolieb1
    joolieb1 Posts: 140 Member
    Funny u should ask! I am doing C25K and after a run this morning and then walk into town and back, I required a power nap in my bed with the electric blanket on. I try not to do it in the day but definitely makes me tired - I mainly run right now, but also cycle and walk but I need my rest LOL!
  • Prayerwarrior7
    Prayerwarrior7 Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks everybody. I'm taking everything on board - water, diet, calories, everything. :)
  • Versacam
    Versacam Posts: 109 Member
    RunRutheeRun wrote: »
    I'm on fire when I exercise :smiley: there simply is no better way to start the day....

    Same for me, I feel awesome!

    Apart from swimming, that makes me sleepy for some reason lol.
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    Exercise gives me energy. If I am feeling tired or sluggish, it's likely because I am not getting enough movement.
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    Tired afterwards. If you've worked out hard, you should be tired. I'm especially tired after swimming.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    SuggaD wrote: »
    Tired afterwards. If you've worked out hard, you should be tired. I'm especially tired after swimming.

    Swimming is more tiring for some reason. ...
    I don't agree though with tiredness=hard workout in general...Maybe to begin with but not when you're used to it...
  • 1mumrevolution
    1mumrevolution Posts: 269 Member
    I am alert, awake and totally energised. I love the energy rush I get from my workouts. I am definitely tired on rest days so I don't take many anymore.
  • hockey7fan
    hockey7fan Posts: 281 Member
    Exercise makes me sleepy. Always has. By the end of an aerobics class I'm yawning big time.
  • Treasureslide
    Treasureslide Posts: 42 Member
    I have been noticing that I am really tired on days that I exercise in the mornings, I get a great adrenalin rush after and then i am flat. I have just had all my bloods done and they are normal.... so i think its just quite normal.
  • diazkl
    diazkl Posts: 2 Member
    Prayerwarrior7 wrote: »
    Hello everyone,
    Just want to know before I visit my doctor. I'm often tired during the day (especially in the mornings) which I'm not liking. I workout first thing in the morning. I can't workout in the afternoon/evenings as simply can't get into the exercise. If I don't do it first thing, I won't do it at all.
    So, my question is, it is the workout making me tired? After my workout, I have a shower then go to work where I am not bounding up dem stairs or skipping around the building as I'm too tired :) Surely I should have more energy? No? Thanks.

  • diazkl
    diazkl Posts: 2 Member
    I find it depends on the workout. If I'm running 4 miles and including some weights, then yes, I'm tired. But if I just do a 2 mile run with some squats, jumping jacks, etc. then I find I'm fine through out the day and will have some energy. I also include a protein shake that's about 100 calories that I find helps me.
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    exercise energizes me.

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