PM Exercisers - I have a question for you!

sweettrini
sweettrini Posts: 5
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
Question for those who workout at night: Do you find that working out in the evening keeps you up at night? Due to changes in my work schedule, I may have to switch my am workout to pm, after work, But I crave sleep - I function best with a minimum of 8 hours. I go to bed at 10 pm. Will I be ok doing cardio and//or strength training before 7 or 8 pm?
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  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I sleep like a baby :]
  • dflute02
    dflute02 Posts: 1
    I exercise at night all the time, sometimes as late as 10 and go to bed after I finish working out. I've never had a problem sleeping after. Good luck ;-)
  • fit4lyfeLisa
    fit4lyfeLisa Posts: 529 Member
    Yep, I sleep like a baby!!!
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    you should be alright, I change it up a little, usually weekends or when travelling for work I will work out in the morning, but during the week at home, I workout at night around 6 pm. I am usually exhausted afterwards and fall right asleep.
  • slieber
    slieber Posts: 765 Member
    Working out later did keep me up when I first started, but now my body's used to it, and I get to sleep as well as I did before. Since all of my workouts apart from weekends are late evening, and I get up early morning, I can attest to it not keeping me up.

    Also, I have to eat late, since I literally won't get home until about 10pm. I don't eat a heavy meal, so that contributes to keeping me asleep, I think.
  • piccolarj
    piccolarj Posts: 488 Member
    I actually sleep better because I'm worn out after the workout.
  • franciellejoyce
    franciellejoyce Posts: 7
    Unfortunately due to my busy schedule with work and college, i have only the evenings to do my work-outs. I get out of work at 9pm and what i do is work out.. i'm doing the 30 day shred from jillian michael's right now and then take a shower/bath and i suprisingly find it super easy to fall asleep right after.. it's quite cozy and relaxing when you finally lay down. I sleep quicker, too if i may add :) I would try it, hope it doesn't give you trouble. i also need my 8 hours or else haha
  • janf15
    janf15 Posts: 242 Member
    I don't feel evening exercise keeps me awake. However, for some time I have had issues with poor quality of sleep, so I took 400 mg of Magnesium oxide an hour before bed time and that seem to have taken care of the issue
  • MrsNoir
    MrsNoir Posts: 236 Member
    Hi hun! uhm... I guess it depends as well of how much coffee you have during the day, but I'll answer it to you tomorrow, as I've just finish my workout (1.02 am English time), perhaps after working out if you have a nice relaxing warm shower it may help to fall asleep quicker and also, you may not need to wake up earlier in the morning just to have a shower!:D. Good luck with it!:D
  • allie1904
    allie1904 Posts: 248
    I go to the gym at 9pm, get home, have a shower, potter about for a bit, the hit the sack.The nights I workout, I sleep like a log :yawn:
  • MitchFletcher
    MitchFletcher Posts: 29
    The exercise makes you good and tired, the shower relaxes you and puts you to sleep. I sleep like a grizzly bear in winter. I am never tired in the morning, but rather energized.
  • Brendie68
    Brendie68 Posts: 5
    I always work out in the evening due to work, i get out at 5pm and head to the gym then and have no problem going to sleep.
  • JoDeeD
    JoDeeD Posts: 391
    I used to work nights then go to exercise. I would sleep wonderfully when I worked out but couldn't sleep if I didn't.
  • PennyNickel14
    PennyNickel14 Posts: 749 Member
    I must be one of the odd birds! I have to work out in the morning because it will keep me up if it is within a few hours of bedtime. And I am a sleeper! LOL
  • cschu544
    cschu544 Posts: 320 Member
    I get the best out of my work-outs around 10-11pm. I have gone later as well, and I sleep wonderfully. I find that exercise actually helps me sleep
  • L2M1D52
    L2M1D52 Posts: 616 Member
    I get the best sleep when I workout at night.:happy:
  • spennato
    spennato Posts: 360 Member
    I exercise at night all the time, sometimes as late as 10 and go to bed after I finish working out. I've never had a problem sleeping after. Good luck ;-)

    Same here, no problem at all!!
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    It's tough, but I think my body is used to it. It's my only alternative. I workout between 5:30-9pm. I tend to stay awake for a little while, but when I fall asleep... BAM, I am knocked out!
    I think your body can adjust to this new schedule eventually. Good luck!
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    A little workout, a hot shower, I'm out before my head hits the pillow
  • rocketpants
    rocketpants Posts: 419 Member
    I workout between 6-7 every night. No problems going to sleep by 11
  • acasey0123
    acasey0123 Posts: 640 Member
    i sleep like a baby on the nights i workout
  • Codefox
    Codefox Posts: 309 Member
    I definitely sleep better when I work out
  • sweettrini
    sweettrini Posts: 5
    Thank you all so much for your input!!! This was my 1st post I think on MFP LOL :p I am going to try it tomorrow evening and see what happens. If so many other people do it at night with no sleep problems, I should be OK, I think!! Will let you ll know how it goes :))
  • PinUpGirlAtHeart
    PinUpGirlAtHeart Posts: 138 Member
    Actually, I was told that people who have trouble sleeping are recommended to do exercise close to the time that they're suppose to sleep because it helps relax your body and whatnot. I need to get back into exercising, but as an insomniac (I don't even sleep usually till around 10 or so a.m. and when I finally do, I only usually get a few broken up hours worth of sleep), I can verify that it does help me sleep a little better when I do exercise late at night.
  • allie1904
    allie1904 Posts: 248
    Thank you all so much for your input!!! This was my 1st post I think on MFP LOL :p I am going to try it tomorrow evening and see what happens. If so many other people do it at night with no sleep problems, I should be OK, I think!! Will let you ll know how it goes :))

    Good Luck! Hope you sleep like a log! xx
  • bprague
    bprague Posts: 564 Member
    It totally depends on you and how much exercise you do. Some nights I sleep like I've been deprived for days, others are pretty fitful. But note how I still exercise at night regardless.
  • mjsohm
    mjsohm Posts: 40
    I'm typically an 8:30 PM person with the heavier cardio. Lets dinner settle, and I can raise my metabolism a bit after the evening meal. Zero problems with sleep. Great topic!
  • paravision
    paravision Posts: 148
    Sleep like a baby. 8 pm Cardio Party (Turbo Jam) SO SUPER HIGH IMPACT. Shower and in bed by 11
  • PB67
    PB67 Posts: 376
    I sleep like a baby :]

    You wake up every two hours, screaming because you crapped your pants?

    I'd workout in the AM if I were you.


    OP: It boils down to personal preference.
  • cufirst84
    cufirst84 Posts: 127 Member
    i find it helps me sleep...a nice warm cup of caffeine- free tea might help ya
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