Is this workout plan unhealthy?!

**ironman** · 06-28-2005, 04:58 AM

Ok, here's the deal. I got a new job where I work between 9:00pm - 4:30am. I get home around 5:00am. For the past two weeks I been working out for an hour, shower, and then asleep by 6:30-7:00am.

I usually wake up around 1:00pm where I do at least a 1/2 hour of cardio. then another 20 mins for abs before I eat anything.

During the day I am too busy doing some side jobs I do, so I can only devote my workout times right before/after I sleep.

I heard from a friend that sleeping right after working out is not good for you. Can anyone explain this?! My friend couldn't really say, just some bullshit answer like, "its bad for your heart" but couldn't get too informative on the technical side of it.

Oh and just to give more info, I do a full body work out during the week. one day I work two different parts of my body before I sleep. In both my jobs I sit on my ass all day in front of a computer so I'm not exactly active all day but I just wanna be healthy and look fit.

Can anyone help? Is it "bad for your heart" in the long run? Because I feel fine right now. But could my health decline after some more time?

**PTYP** · 06-28-2005, 06:52 AM

Well, in terms of health, Ive never heard of any detrimental effects of working out before you go to bed. I dont think bodybuilders would do it for various reasons, but for someone just wanting to get in shape, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.

**XcelKrush** · 06-28-2005, 07:50 AM

As long as your getting 6+ hours of sleep and your body has properly adjusted to that schedule, you should be fine.

**kicka19** · 06-28-2005, 11:49 AM

i wouldnt be able to sleep right after working out

**CowPimp** · 06-29-2005, 12:25 AM

I don't think it's unhealthy to sleep after a workout. I think it's a good idea actually. Many people simply have trouble falling asleep after a tough workout.

**TJ Cline** · 06-29-2005, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by CowPimp

I don't think it's unhealthy to sleep after a workout. I think it's a good idea actually. Many people simply have trouble falling asleep after a tough workout.

I can't sleep after a tough cardio workout, but can sleep like a baby after weight lifting??? If it works for you do it, there is nothing unhealthy at all about it.

**ironman** · 06-29-2005, 03:43 AM

thanks for the replies y'all! since the majority of you are saying it's not unhealthy, I'll take your word for it and continue with my workout plan.

And yeah, it works for me since I'm a little exhausted when I come home from work, if I consistently push myself hard throughout my workout I can sleep no problem right after.

Thanks again!

**KentDog** · 06-29-2005, 10:21 AM

I remember hearing from somewhere that you should work out at least four hours before you plan to go to bed, otherwise it may be hard to fall asleep. However, I don't think I've ever had a problem working out late and getting sleep soon after.

**ponyboy** · 06-29-2005, 10:23 AM

I've read a lot of athletic programs that advocate exactly that: work out, eat and then go to bed. Sleeping right after a workout puts your body into a parasympathetic (therefore recovery) state right away and is supposed to boost your recovery, not harm you.

**Tough Old Man** · 06-29-2005, 11:08 AM

Sleep what's that

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