boardn10 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 What do you all do if you have a poor night of sleep and have a big workout that day? Typically I will do a lighter workout and get to bed extra early that night or skip the workout and combine workouts the following day but do less exercises. Perfect example is today. I got less than 6 hours last night and I know I need 8+ per night, especially with my immune system problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fission Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I still lift if i don't get much sleep the night before. Just try not to lose sleep too often.That's the best time your body has to recover(grow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katz Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I do, but I am also a person that requires little sleep. I found this especially after transitioning into raw foods. I operate well on around 5 - 6 hrs. of sleep a night. Any more than that & I start getting restless & have to get up. With immune system issues that you mentioned, you may want to do a lighter workout on the sleep deprived days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSwolehouse Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I used to just workout no matter how much sleep I had or not, but it has reached a point where I need to be completely with it both physically and mentally or there's no way the workouts now will even be worth it. So if that problem arises I just take the day off and continue the next day. I don't add two workouts together or anything, just use that day as another recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xCx Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Losing a night sleep isn't that big of a deal really, but usually I just take a nap and do my thing. One night will hardly hinder your ability to perform, but a continues lack of sleep will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSwolehouse Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Damn some of you guys are awesome! I don't use caffeine or any stimulants in my supplements so maybe that's my downfall on a day of very little sleep. I just know that I'm not going to deadlift 450lbs with 4 hours of sleep and enjoy it Again it's all about how you feel. If you're up to it go ahead.. if you're not sure then it's ok to have a rest day. Dorian Yates wouldn't even step foot in the gym if he wasn't feeling 100% and I kinda follow that as well now. No point being in there If I'm not positive I will progress. It's a mental thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medman Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Glad to hear this...I start doing call in September, so there will definitely be days I need to lift on little/no sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardn10 Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 I tend to thin the same way and am very cautious with this, especially with my immunity and other issues I am going through with my health. I need a lot of sleep to keep my immune system strong so losing sleep and going heavy are not always good. However, I hated missing yesterday so I went anyway and hit new levels in dumbell chest pressing which was interesting. So, anyway...last night I got 8.5 hrs and feel much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSwolehouse Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That's the main thing man.. do what feels right. If you feel good go for it. I used to do it all the time, but once I reached a certain level it just wasn't happening hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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