Sleeping after the gym.

[Lifeforce]

I was thinking about a habit I have. When I work out I go home and have three meals withing two-three hours. Then I feel like I want to collapse so I sleep for like two hours, very deep sleep.

I was wondering, since you repair your tissiue in your sleep, is this a good approach to be doing? It gives like 5 hours of muscle repair + 6-8 hours of sleep the same night. Plus the sleep after is usually very quality sleep.

Just tossing the question out.

 

[King of You]

I would think it is a good thing to do. Ive been recommended to rest and relax for like an hour after the workout.

 

[Warboss Alex]

If your body feels like it wants the rest, give it the rest! No problem there mate.

As long as it doesn't mean you missing a meal, then go for it by all means.

 

[Lifeforce]

yeah relaxing after a heavy workout is good IMO too.

No I don't miss any meals. Ohh, I wouldn't stop doing it, I just wondered if it could have some positive side effects.

The thing that got me a little worried was eating so much carbs before sleep. But if I guess right it should head straight into the muscles and the liver as glykogen after the workout.

 

[Warboss Alex]

GAH. Overthinking again. You need a slap, mate.

Your body'll make use of all the carbs, believe you me.

 

[Lifeforce]

Bah! I get slapped enough from the ladies... *look fear inspiring*