The digestive problems started around 4 or 5 years ago and my doctor has pretty much dismissed all my complaints. I usually run very hot the night of a lifting session; I found I sleep much better with 1 less blanket on those nights, and cooler air temp overall. This happens to me every time I stop working out and then pick it back up again. Here's an article for a more in depth look into hypothyroidism and it's symptoms. I really don't think there is a solution, I can feel my core body temperature is elevated from lifting, and I think that's what makes it hard to fall asleep. Try and eat a meal before you get off work. I'm still awake a 8am. If I was you, I would lay off the caffeine. I think last time I researched it the consensus was that it was due to cortisol release from lifting. They’re not called pre-sleep supplements for a reason. You might be over trained — insomnia is a symptom of over training, as well as a chronically elevated pulse, lethargy, achey joints, etc. Carl Jacobson. You should try it :). You work out regularly. After two weeks of consistently taking it however, started falling asleep shortly after hitting the pillow and now get deep restful sleep throughout the night, usually resulting in me waking up just before my alarm. So, it must be baffling to feel sleepy after a workout, right?When this happens, especially in the morning, it leaves one wondering what went wrong. My testosterone level is 780 (800 is max for the laboratory my doctor uses) and my HGH is 270 and these levels are all natural. I usually get home from the gym at around 9pm and eat a quick dinner. Why you are sleepy after working out?One of the main reasons for working out is to gain energy. I was asking the same question two weeks ago on here! I move my workouts up a few hours or I sleep for 7 hours. Once I started doing more cardio I never have this problem anymore. Hi people, Every one dream to make ideal body but few work on it is sleeping after working out is bad ??? I was tired by 10:30 so went to bed, and woke up at 3am. Also like to take the hottest showers I can stand, and stretch a little right before bed. If it does then I will just have to adjust my schedule. Ask Question Asked 5 years, 8 months ago. Also a hot shower before going to bed can also make it hard to get to sleep. I turned the air down a bit and lied in bed for over an hour. Getting a good night’s sleep will not only allow you to push harder in your workout, but you’ll have the energy to sustain you after the workout so you can feel those great feel-good endorphins that those “crazy exercise people” tend to talk about. I worked out for about 2 hours and finished at around 7:30 pm. For the last two weeks I've been eating around 1000-1200 calorie per day and doing a gym workout or hike every day. I would toss and turn with and just couldn't get comfortable. Recently I've been having trouble getting to and/or staying asleep. Below we get into the pros and cons of post-workout naps, so you can decide what’s best for you. By the end of that week my sleep patterns were back to normal and I felt ready to get back to the gym. Try GABA, Melatonin, 5HTP, Non-caffinated teas, scented oils, shutting off electronic devices, or even plugging in some earphones with some soothing ASMR ocean sounds or something. I was working out till about 9pm and this left me feeling pumped and restless. I also started getting acne for the first time in my life around last year (I'm 22). no longer feel tired while working the night shift. I'm going to change my workouts to lunchtime this week to see if it's that solves it. NO late workouts. You’ve probably read cautionary tales advising you against working out right before bed. I genuinely think I have sort of problem with my body I just haven't gotten to the bottom of what it is. After I stopped getting bigger I switched to PPL and went to gym 4-6 times/ week during the last couple months. I'm usually ready to go to bed 30 min after I get home! Cookies help us deliver our Services. My low iron was the result of back to back blood donations. EDIT: So today I worked out at lunch. I was traveling all day and wanted to get in a workout today... nope didn’t happen. The same thing happens to me. If so, that might be your problem. If not then there's something else going on! Also, Magnesium/Zinc may help with better sleep. BEFORE 9:30am only. Thanks for the great advice :). I'm 48 years old and have been working out since my teen years. I would stick to a protein shake after a workout to keep it light. You get the right amount of sleep. This is especially common after high-intensity workouts. I'm going to skip a workout today to see what happens. But other factors play … But the night after my first workout that week was very restless, the same throughout the week and it's happening again this week too. Read for 1-2 hours, lights off before midnight. Instead, take 10 minutes for yourself. 20 minutes later I'd feel great. I have this same problem and melatonin works for me. If you’re like me, you often can’t squeeze a workout until later in the day. There is a family history of autoimmune disorders in my family (chrones and diabetes) and I am pretty sure I have some sort of food allergy because I don't appear to be properly digesting my food. It's totally normal to feel tiredness after exercise, but there are things you can do to help you feel a little less exhausted after working out. October 20, 2014 by Shape. How to get to sleep after a workout. The real reason you can't sleep hours after taking pre-workout. So what can I do to get better rest and recover properly? Block that shit out. How to Avoid Insomnia After Workout Can't Sleep After Working Out? I have a busy schedule between school and work so usually I work out at around 7/8 pm when I get home from school everyday. Physical activity, after all, requires a lot of energy and stamina. Then I continued to sleep about 12 hours. I have about 10/15 more pounds to lose before I can start doing maintenance. Maybe you're the kind of person who likes to lift weights while watching Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, go running in the park at 10 p.m. or practice Pilates after you've digested your dinner. Lack of sleep “decreases your pain threshold,” says Dr. Rosenberg, “so you are much more likely to feel pain during and after your workouts.” me after workout session: ok that wasn’t so bad today an hour later: ok i feel the burn developing now, 4 hours later: EVERYTHING IS BURNING — … I have an hour long commute home before I go to the gym so I'll try and eat before that and not do the late night meal, my only thing is that I can't do a workout too soon after eating. When I was in school I had a semester where I had to workout at 11:00 pm, so I stopped drinking pre workout. tall, 110 kilos with 11% body fat. YMMV, Happens to me as well , when I can't feel asleep I take melotanin and it helps me fall asleep. Getting a good’s night sleep is crucial. Its hard to do i know but youll sleep much better after the changes. (assuming it contains caffeine). So today I worked out at lunch. 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