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 naps before or after working out?
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 53 |
I usually can't work out until late afternoons or evenings, but by then am pretty wiped out from the day. Do you think it's more beneificial to take a 15-30 minute nap about 1 hour before working out, or one after working out. Don't always have time for a quick nap, but I notice it makes a HUGE difference on my energy and concentration later in the evening.     | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 19 |
I believe it's much more beneficial for me to nap after working out. But sleep needs differ a lot from person to person. You'll have to experiment. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 303 |
I can't take a nap before working out, it makes me feel all grogy and shit when I wake up in the afternoon. My 2 cents. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 98 |
I love taking a 30-60 min. nap before i work out because i get my energy back from the day, but i always eat a light meal before i nap | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 54 |
Naps before gym fucks up my workout totally. But guess everyones different. | ||
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Olympian 
Posts: 1792 |
I like to take my naps all day long every 4 hours.......oh you mean sleeping, I thought you meant naposims....hehe! | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 173 |
I think what ever makes you feel best! I can not nap before ,but thats me. | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 13 |
I nap for about 1 1/2 hr. everyday after work, it takes me about 5 minutes to wake up. After that I;m ready to go. I live for the naps LOL | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 177 |
quote: same as me, I also thought this topic is about Naposim ------------------ True hardcore documents: How to make a cycle by yourself | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 301 |
I usually eat a crap load then go right to bed no matter how much it pisses off my ole lady. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 721 |
Naping before my workouts really helps me to be more focused. | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 25 |
It all depends on when you work out. As far as i know, the body runs on "circadian rhythms", meaning that you are going to be naturally tired at certain points during the day. These are instinctual and should not be repressed. EG. Most people are tired right after lunch and late in the afternoons. While most are wide awake at about 7 pm and 930 am depending on your sleep schedule. There is no right answer to your question because everyone's "circadian rhyhthm" is altered by their previous sleep pattern. If you want more info, pick up and university psychology text........I'm a psych major, and just finished a damn final on all this stuff! Hope it helped! | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 38 |
quote:I agree with the Dr.When you nap before it seems like you get lazier.I workout after work and I have a physical labor job.I have an oppurtunity to take a shower where I work and it seems like it makes a big difference.I feel like a new man even if im a little tired.I know it seems backwards to shower before you go sweat your ass off but this is what works for me.If you cant do it at work do it at home then go workout. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 157 |
I've heard that when you sleep your body released natural GH. This is the time that your body trys to repair itself. So, logically, it would be best to take a nap after you work out. But we all make time for the gym when we can. I have to go early in the morning before work... but the good thing is that the gym is pretty empty at that time of day. What ever works for ya! | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 472 |
I'm with DrSuperSaint on this one. If I take a nap before a workout I feel like shite when I wake up and can't train without some E/C/A and a couple of cups of coffee. I'm the same if I have sex before a workout. regards. Bouncer ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 90 |
i love a little nap before the gym then some coffee | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 29 |
wish i had the time to take naps. the day is short enough as it is. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 332 |
Yes definitly every four hours, don't forget to take your naps, lol. | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 11 |
drink a huge protein shake and nap afterwards. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 332 |
Iam talking napoisms, lol | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1422 |
Before and after  but I take what I can get!Mass Monster |
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posted April 24, 2001 12:23 AM