Sleeping after working out

LEdmonds2016
LEdmonds2016 Posts: 139 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I get up at 3 am because my husband leaves for work at that time. I've been working out on the treadmill for 30-45 minutes. However, when I'm done I'm tired from getting up so early and have been going back to bed for 1-2 hours. Does this hinder weight loss? What are your thoughts? Should I stay up?

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I'm not really sure why you would think it would hinder weight loss...
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,260 Member
    It's perfectly fine.
  • LEdmonds2016
    LEdmonds2016 Posts: 139 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I'm not really sure why you would think it would hinder weight loss...

    I've read both sides. That it slows metabolism and I've read that it increases metabolism. So I don't know which one to believe.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    IF you're able to, dowatchalike. as for me, I can't sleep within about 2 hours after any sort of meaningful/useful training session.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,260 Member
    Sleeping after exercise doesn't slow or hasten metabolism. Your body doesn't shut down while sleeping or anything like that. If you are tired, sleep. If you aren't, don't. :)
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    LEdmonds2016 wrote: »
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I'm not really sure why you would think it would hinder weight loss...

    I've read both sides. That it slows metabolism and I've read that it increases metabolism. So I don't know which one to believe.

    It does neither...you burn calories 24/7...most of your "burn" is you existing.

    If anything, a lack of sleep will raise cortisol levels and hinder weight loss.
  • artbyrachelh
    artbyrachelh Posts: 338 Member
    Sounds wonderful! It's my fantasy to sleep after a workout! Maybe someday when I'm an empty nester I'll get that luxoury!
  • misnomer1
    misnomer1 Posts: 646 Member
    I usually come home, drink my whey and pass out after an intense lifting session.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Getting enough sleep is quite important in respect to weight loss (it has an impact on hormone levels) so, if you're tired sleep happily!
  • DX2JX2
    DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
    I think I've posted this before but being able to take a nap right after a good workout is one of life's great pleasures.
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