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NightFallTech
Member
I get about 7, but wake up ready to sleep again every day!
Stewstews
Small Fry
I am currently a study in how much sleep NOT to have.
Been working through to 3AM the last few nights (back up at 6AM). Knew feeling tired etc isn't a good way to go into a training session, but last night I was millleeessss of being able to lift what I normally do. Was really surprised at the extent! Really felt like going was a waste of time.
The learning for me is when seriously sleep deficient, am probably better off not training and actually grabbing an hour or two extra rest, than training am feeling weak and perhaps not getting much benefit from it.
Been working through to 3AM the last few nights (back up at 6AM). Knew feeling tired etc isn't a good way to go into a training session, but last night I was millleeessss of being able to lift what I normally do. Was really surprised at the extent! Really felt like going was a waste of time.
The learning for me is when seriously sleep deficient, am probably better off not training and actually grabbing an hour or two extra rest, than training am feeling weak and perhaps not getting much benefit from it.
chocchillimango
Well-known member
So true. Just getting a few good nights' sleep makes a world of difference to your training. I actually find it makes a difference to the little things.
If I get sufficient sleep, I never have grip issues with deadlifts. If I'm really tired, bang. Grip goes halfway through a set.
Commonsense really. Yes, it's probably not worth training if you're really sleep deprived. Rest up first and then get back into it.
Stewstews
Small Fry
You're right, the grip was the worst thing IMO, deadlifts were tough even at a lower weight to hang onto. Ended up strapping on some lat pulldowns too...
Sometimes we can get a bit too much "I have to train no matter what grrr", I personally thought training would be a good distraction, stress relief, get some endorphin's flowing etc... which for the most part it is, but its clear now that there is a point where this is outpointed by whatever your body is crying out for.
Same if you try to train starving ?
Yep coming to realise this more and more that I should just go get the sleep, or just go for a walk and then sleep.. that would be sensible and since when have I been sensible lol
chocchillimango
Well-known member
Yep totally!!
LAandE
New member
For me personally.
7 hours - zombie
8 hours - tired
9 hours - still unrefreshed
10 hours - good
yes it really sucks. i've seen a gp about it and haven't found any reasons yet. i was tested negative for sleep apnoea. thyroid stuff was checked and was fine. no luck so far. i'm unsure whether thats just me or if i indeed have a medical problem =/
7 hours - zombie
8 hours - tired
9 hours - still unrefreshed
10 hours - good
yes it really sucks. i've seen a gp about it and haven't found any reasons yet. i was tested negative for sleep apnoea. thyroid stuff was checked and was fine. no luck so far. i'm unsure whether thats just me or if i indeed have a medical problem =/
Get your blood count done when you are feeling wrecked and see what your hemoglobin (spelling??) is like. If it's low it can fuck up your energy levels real bad.
chocchillimango
Well-known member
some people need more sleep than others. i can't sleep for 10 hours or i feel sluggish the next day.
We're all different but each of us needs to get sufficient rest for our needs. that's the key!
We're all different but each of us needs to get sufficient rest for our needs. that's the key!
chocchillimango
Well-known member
i usally get in 9 hours monday to friday.
thing is- il wake up for a squirt at say 4 30- 5am- be wide awake and buzzing
back to sleep and alarm rings at 7- and i feel like ive been run over by a train im so lathargic for a bit.
then weekends- im awake by 7 30 and usually cant get back to sleep GRRRRR
thing is- il wake up for a squirt at say 4 30- 5am- be wide awake and buzzing
back to sleep and alarm rings at 7- and i feel like ive been run over by a train im so lathargic for a bit.
then weekends- im awake by 7 30 and usually cant get back to sleep GRRRRR
Figjam Brah
Srs feels brah
Anyone tried those apps that are meant to wake you up in/at a certian stage of sleep, before you hit REM sleep, so you don;t feel shitty.
Might be worth a shot (if they work)
Might be worth a shot (if they work)
Grippy
Fat Member
I usually get around 7, 6 or 7 seems to work well, by the time the little fellas in bed and every other bastard is quiet and I finally get to go to sleep its usually about 9:30 and Ill get up anywhere from 2:30 to 5 depending on what shift I have.
I agree with posters above, if I sleep in too long on a day off I feel fucked up all day, usually wake up with a headache too so I try to avoid a sleep in.
I agree with posters above, if I sleep in too long on a day off I feel fucked up all day, usually wake up with a headache too so I try to avoid a sleep in.
pumpiniron
New member
8 hours through week, 9 hours on weekends, love my sleep... get as much as can_ without going to overboard.
