Does anyone get sleepy after a hard workout?

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  • hirensthenameliftinsthegame
    hirensthenameliftinsthegame Posts: 233
    i get sleepy during the workout lol
  • rachemn
    rachemn Posts: 407 Member
    I do too so I tend to hit the gym after work. If I have a really intense workout session early in the day, I want to eat everything in site and then pass out in a food/exhaustion coma!
  • bloodguilt
    bloodguilt Posts: 126
    I work out in the mornings, and on days when I work really hard I am so sleepy after. Sometimes I even fall asleep at my desk. I do feel more energized throughout the day when i work out, but not immediately. Does anyone else have this problem?

    I think it's normal but there has to be a scientific explanation about this but I am not sure. One mentioned it has something to do with cortisol which is interesting to me.
    Anyhow, I workout for 1-1.5 hrs every morning after [night shift] work and I get/feel so sleepy and tired 3-4 hours after.
  • hapoo100
    hapoo100 Posts: 926 Member
    I just started working out a week ago and I find myself yawning alot while working out. I think I just need more oxygen. Maybe its related to air intake?
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    I get very sleepy. That's when I eat a protein bar to kick up the energy levels. Then it's off to work for the day!
  • lynzy713
    lynzy713 Posts: 67 Member
    i get rediculously hungry...
  • schrammalama
    schrammalama Posts: 6
    When I was training for a half-marathon last year I would have to take a nap after my long training runs. I literally couldn't function for the rest of the day if I didn't nap.
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    I feel energized after working out but I have to say that I always have a quick protein shake or bar when I finish working out and I think that helps me. I like to work out in the earlier part of the day best before I have distractions that keep me from getting to my exercise. Do what ever works for you so that you can get the workout in and still accomplish the other important things in your day.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Working out gives me more energy during the day. But, when I go to bed as night I sleep like a log.
  • rbear713
    rbear713 Posts: 220 Member
    I work out early AM too - After a long hard burn I find myself nodding out at my desk some days. I've found that a protein shake or a 200 - 300 calorie high protein snack does the trick and brings me back - either that or MORE COFFEE...yum!
  • danniellexxx
    danniellexxx Posts: 92
    i sometimes do, depends how busy my day has been....
  • CaptainSwab
    CaptainSwab Posts: 53
    Yes. I also prefer to work out in the evenings because of it. I only do long runs in the morning when I go to my running club sine they work out in early am. I actually sleep way better when I exercise before bed.
  • CallmeSbo
    CallmeSbo Posts: 611 Member
    i get sleepy during the workout lol
    lol. This used to happen to me when used to go to the gym. Especially during strength training.
  • ladyplaz
    ladyplaz Posts: 111 Member
    I work out in the mornings and my appetite goes bye bye. I have to force myself to eat. I don't really have the major energy boosts for about thirty minutes after I am done. But, I can tell you this, I sleep really good at night. In fact, after about nine pm. I start falling asleep in my chair. Hope that helps.
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