Thread: Training after getting poor sleep?

My training is first and foremost. If I didn't train because of lack of sleep I'd miss 2 days each week and that's not happening.

Even when I'm tired I'm able to flip the switch and train with full intensity. This is a state of mind as far as I'm concerned.

Sleep loss is sometimes a sign of over training.

thats what caffeine is for

Originally Posted by MeatheadSam

Sleep loss is sometimes a sign of over training.

how do u figure?

I am definitely not overtraining, I just slept like crap. Caffiene I can do in maybe moderate doses,but as I said, I have to watch the stimulants due to high BP.

Depends how you feel when it is time to work out. If you feel tired then don't do it, you'll waste your time and it could be counter productive to force the issue. Waiting an extra day won't kill you if you are dedicated to your workout.

if you haven't slept well, then chances are you are not ready to workout sufficiently as you may have difficulty recovering. As well, if you are sleep deprived and workout, you could push your BP up.

I agree

I agree also P-Funk. I think in this case it is wise to listen to your body, maybe even if BP is not an issue. It is certianly not from a lack of desire for not training, I just want to be on top of my game and healthy.

Originally Posted by P-funk

if you haven't slept well, then chances are you are not ready to workout sufficiently as you may have difficulty recovering. As well, if you are sleep deprived and workout, you could push your BP up.

i went to parris island with a bp of 100/60 and 45 pbm

13weeks later without caffeine
i came home with a bp of nearly 140/90 80 bpm


after a week of rest(with caffeine) my bp and heart rate recovered

im thoroughly convinced i was overtrained nearly to the point of death

thats what 5 hours of sleep a night and 30+ hours of cardio a week will do to you...


and YES overtraining will disrupt your sleep patterns, and can even cause sleeping disorders

If you feel up to it then do it. I sometimes get that much sleep and it doesn't hurt me at all.

Originally Posted by largepkg

My training is first and foremost. If I didn't train because of lack of sleep I'd miss 2 days each week and that's not happening.

Even when I'm tired I'm able to flip the switch and train with full intensity. This is a state of mind as far as I'm concerned.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

If you feel up to it then do it. I sometimes get that much sleep and it doesn't hurt me at all.

I have to agree with these.
Some of my best sessions have been on very little sleep.
I wouldn't suggest making a habit of it though.

id have to agree aswell

you need adiquite rest over a period of time
8 hours a night is typically your safe zone

but if you rest for only 5 one night, your training will most likely suffer minimally

the point i was making was that
over a period of time

overtraining and sleep deprivation can have detrimental effects on the body


that being said
i came home from parris island running fast than i had ever run in my life

adiquite=adequate

lol

rarely is the question asked...

is our children learning?

Who the hell gets 8 hours sleep? I aim for 7 but quite often it's 6. A sore body the day after training can give me sleeping problems. But so does work stress. Sleeping pills are my friend.

i get 8-9 hours 5-6 nights a week

the other nights im lucky to get 5

when i was younger i would require at least 8-9 hours... now that i'm a bit older around 7 is fine... 6 is doable... less than that and i really feel it... i think it all comes down to how you're really feeling... is taking a short nap before training not an option? even as little as 20 minutes of R&R works wonders for me...

Originally Posted by ironbull

how do u figure?

Ironbull,

This article has a common symtoms list of the effects of overtraining. Insomnia is number 5 on the list. Read some articles on the subjec ad you will find out a lot of things you nevr expect to be signs of OT.

Overtraining - Overtraining Syndrome

check out my blog. I just posted some research on overtraining syndrome:
Optimum Sports Performance Blog - Overtraining syndrome

Patrick

Originally Posted by Ben dur

i came home with a bp of nearly 140/90 80 bpm


after a week of rest(with caffeine) my bp and heart rate recovered

Thats my normal BP. Heart rate is around 55 though.

Stupid blood pressure.

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Thats my normal BP. Heart rate is around 55 though.

Stupid blood pressure.

same here gaz... highish bp but super low hr...