Is it okay to exercise before going to bed? I heard it induces nightmares or something like that...?
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Exercise speeds up the heart rate and triggers endorphins in your brain, as well as adrenaline. Exercise before bed can result in insomnia. It may not be medically unhealthy to exercise before bed, but it would be much wiser to exercise in the morning so that your body is prepared for the day.
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It is supposed to be really good exercise, personally I don't think you can have too much, as long as you are only having it with one person and not sleeping around, I think it is fine.\n\nIf it is you you are talking about I think you are a lucky $£&*(**!"£$!^$^
323186
Exercise.. While your exercisingand after you'll have none but it will built up. It keeps you awake.
415900
If you run before work, it will make your day a whole lot better. Your body will release indorfins and they will make you happier throughout the day. Exercise always just makes you feel good, so I would deffinatly do it in the morning.
350293
Are you in the beginning of a workout cycle? If so, your body is adjusting to the new cycle of activity. Don't worry, as you progress, you will feel more energy.\n\nAlso, your blood sugar may be low, which is causing the body to want to sleep to conserve energy. This is probably the case if you work out first thing in the morning before eating.\n\nFor weight training, eat immediately after your workout. For cardio, wait one hour (for fat burning), then eat.\n\nStick with it! You'll get more energy, soon.
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try excersing before bed time or do something to make you tired or try a mild sleep med.
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Your metabolizm slows in the evening, it's faster before about noon.  \n\nBut really whichever time is more comfortable for you, and doing it consistently is best.\nI personally like to excercise in the evening, and I've had doctors tell me that excercising in the evening helps maintain a better sleep cycle.\n\nIf excercising in the morning is practical -- you can find the time to do it, and then shower, then by all means, excercise then.\nBut if you can't find the time then, just work it into your schedule.
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30 minutes before a workout with some carbohydrate, post workout and at night before goign to bed
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Yes, it actually begins to slow 2-3 hours before bed time, as your body is preparing for sleep. And if you exercise first thing when you get up in the morning it will give it a boost all day long.
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I agree, stress is indeed a factor in nightmares. You want to sleep but your mind is still going. I used to have nightmares all the time and sometimes they were of my childhood fears and other times just present issues.\n\n   Some things that helped me were not eating too late or big dinners, exercising, watching something funny(no drama), taking a warm bath/shower. Natural remedies didn't work but it does work for others. I tried Ambien but it was way too strong. I'm taking Lunesta and although some ppl don't like the thought or believe in sleeping pills, I found that while eating light,exercising(above mentioned), and the Lunesta, that my nightmares have decreased greatly, I get a good night's sleep and am able to wake up early in the morning. No tiredness during the day. \n\n    //Weird thing when i had nightmares the only time i didn't was if i took a nap during the day but then that messed up everything anyways.
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The significance of morning exercise is that it gets your metabolism up and running early.  That means that your body starts really processing the food as you eat it and storing it efficiently.  When you exercise in the evening it gets your metabolism ramped up and then you are at a point where you may not eat much more that day and there is nothing to process.  This does help metabolize stored fats, carbs and protein, but that will also occur with morning exercise.  I am with you though, I seem to feel most energetic at the end of the day and often do my running then, cardio workouts feel great any time.  Hope this helps.
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They say it's better to exercise in the morning ...simply because it does give you a boost of energy...and that's harder to deal with at night when you're trying to go to bed.\n\nI used to go to the gym at night and I'd have a hard time winding down afterward...but every body's different.\n\nFrankly...whether you're exercising morning noon or night...your already a step ahead of over half the population...so do it when you want to..but just keep doing it.
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It is harmful for you, though you might not feel anything more than tired.\n\nHave a look at this article and you'll see some of the price you'll pay for too little sleep. \n\n http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_deprivation\n\n(I am a nightowl, and I learned that the diabetes I have might have been headed off by enough sleep.)\n\nAlso check out:\nhttp://www.familymatters.tv/level_4/health/sleepdeprivation.htm\n\nIf you're a teenager, things are even more serious.  Check a search engine for "sleep deprivation in teens".
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Perhaps you are undergoing too much stress. You can try yoga as it is relaxing. Drink milk before going to bed (that's what my doctor previously told me to do). Do not engage yourself in an activity that uses your brain (e.g. solving maths questions) a couple of hours before sleep. Always try to avoid sleeping at different times of the day.\n\nBefore sleeping, it's best to do the activities that relaxes your mind (e.g. reading). I find that when I exercise in the morning, I can sleep better. \n\nYou can also read this article:\nhttp://www.sleepfoundation.org/hottopics/index.php?secid=9\n\nHope it helps :)
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no, maybe a little snack an hour or so before working out. Eating right before a workout is not good because your body won't be as quick, or strong due to the digestion process happening.
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oh my goodness i was just gonna ask that question myself!\nim thinking of going to the doctors and checking if ive got sleep apnea, where you arent really sleeping even tho you think you are (cos of snoring and stuff!) good luck to you\nps my sis says that exercise makes you feel more energised, even when you think its the last thing you want to do cos youre so tired
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Go for walks around your neighborhood until you feel comfortable enough to run.  Do push-ups and sit-ups in your bedroom.  I hate going to the gym too.  It's freakin' meat market.  So, I use my own body as my method of exercise instead of machines.