Anyone else get really sleepy after exercise?

delaney056
delaney056 Posts: 475
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've just noticed that a few hours after I work out, I get really really sleepy. It doesn't happen all the time though. Does this happen to anyone else? and why does this happen?

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    What are you eating immediately following your workout? It almost sounds like you need more carbs (if you start with somewhat depleted glycogen levels and don't adequately refuel after exercising you're going to be a sleepy head....)

    The other half of the question is.....how long have you been working out? Have you significantly increased the frequency, duration and/or intensity recently? It may also be a question of adaptation.
  • DrowningMermaid
    DrowningMermaid Posts: 143
    It happens to me all the time. I used to get up, exercise, cool down, shower and then fall back asleep. Now when I'm not exercising as much as I should, it's worse.
  • delaney056
    delaney056 Posts: 475
    What are you eating immediately following your workout? It almost sounds like you need more carbs (if you start with somewhat depleted glycogen levels and don't adequately refuel after exercising you're going to be a sleepy head....)

    The other half of the question is.....how long have you been working out? Have you significantly increased the frequency, duration and/or intensity recently? It may also be a question of adaptation.

    I used to work out 4-5 times a week. I then stopped, and just started back less than 2 weeks ago. So, yes, the frequency has increased. I also pedal faster on my stationary bike now than I used to, so intensity has increased. Duration is about the same (45 mins-1 hr of cardio and about 30 minutes of toning). I always try to eat my fair share of carbs, but I usually end the day with around 40g left. Today I have 127g left.
  • MooMooooo
    MooMooooo Posts: 306 Member
    Intense cardio makes me sleepy. Walking and strength not so much.
  • LeisureRunner
    LeisureRunner Posts: 185
    Yes! What's up with that?
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    If I have been doing heavy lifting, I notice I need some sleep...and protein! If I have done lots of cardio, and have not eaten enough carbs...I get sleepy. When I had gone to a lower carb diet, at first I was sleepy (not anymore, I am used to it.).

    I does not hurt, and is good, to take a little siesta, just close your eyes and totally relax, at least a few minutes. Not a long nap, just enough to refresh.

    Yes, I did notice your carbs are low....which I think is nice, but adjust it if you need to, if you are doing more cardio. Just add like a piece of toast (or half...hearty wheat has 20 grams!) and see if that does it.
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    this is good question, there are times when i feel sleepy but there are times that i'm so alert that i find myself having trouble sleeping.
  • MDawg81
    MDawg81 Posts: 244 Member
    I don't get so much sleepy as just really relaxed. I think it may have to do with endorphins the body releases when we exercise, that cause a state of well being.
  • doubglass
    doubglass Posts: 314 Member
    yes, more carbs before workout.
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
    After I work out my legs I usually feel like I'm gonna die.

    I love it.
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