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for years I had the problem of going to bed around 10pm and then lying there awake for hours Do you do any sports? Running or swimming for an hour (or cycling

by andor 12y ago

for years I had the problem of going to bed around 10pm and then lying there awake for hours Do you do any sports? Running or swimming for an hour (or cycling for two) works well for me.

hadoukenio 12y ago
Yeah, I'm actually very active. Gym, basketball, martial arts. Sorry to say that sport never made a difference with my sleep. Edit: see above - I realised that sport actually kept me awake (tossing and turning, not falling asleep within 20 minutes).
lipoicacid 12y ago
I run, lift, and do heavy Colorado trails at high heartrate levels. I find exercise makes it generally more difficult to sleep. Has been a problem for years, only get real sleep on my rest days.
- hadoukenio 12y ago
  Thinking about this more, I'd agree with this too. That and mediation. Back in my insomnia years, I got so bored of lying there awake that I took up meditation. I found that when I meditated (sometimes up to an hour) I found that I needed even less sleep.
- epaladin 12y ago
  I only have this issue when I run at night. It seems like intense cardio in the morning is a better idea with regards to lessening sleep disruption.
- HNJohnC 12y ago
  Given what we now know about chronic cardio and it's incredibly damaging effects on the body and the terrible consequences of losing sleep and the fact that it's been a problem for you for years you sure sound resigned to it all. I hope you don't suffer the typical consequences of such a dangerous lifestyle. Consider reading this: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-evidence-continues-to-mount-against-chronic-cardio/ http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-evidence-continues-to-mou...
  - andor 12y ago
    Given what we now know about chronic cardio and it's incredibly damaging effects on the body That looks like FUD from somebody who's living depends on blogging FUD. Of course, it's possible to train too hard, but this is very bad advice for the average (slightly overweight, not very active) person. If you worry about training too much, go talk to a sports physician and take a cardiac stress test. Or just run so slowly that you can breathe through your nose only.
    - HNJohnC 12y ago
      Nope, science. FUD is pretty much what you replied with! :)
johnward 12y ago
I lift most nights but by the time I get home from work and to the gym it's like 7pm. Workout for 1-2 hours and it's nine. Trying to come down from that before midnight doesn't work. Then it's up at 6ish again.

by andor 12y ago

for years I had the problem of going to bed around 10pm and then lying there awake for hours Do you do any sports? Running or swimming for an hour (or cycling for two) works well for me.

hadoukenio 12y ago

Yeah, I'm actually very active. Gym, basketball, martial arts. Sorry to say that sport never made a difference with my sleep. Edit: see above - I realised that sport actually kept me awake (tossing and turning, not falling asleep within 20 minutes).

lipoicacid 12y ago

I run, lift, and do heavy Colorado trails at high heartrate levels. I find exercise makes it generally more difficult to sleep. Has been a problem for years, only get real sleep on my rest days.

hadoukenio 12y ago
Thinking about this more, I'd agree with this too. That and mediation. Back in my insomnia years, I got so bored of lying there awake that I took up meditation. I found that when I meditated (sometimes up to an hour) I found that I needed even less sleep.
epaladin 12y ago
I only have this issue when I run at night. It seems like intense cardio in the morning is a better idea with regards to lessening sleep disruption.
HNJohnC 12y ago
Given what we now know about chronic cardio and it's incredibly damaging effects on the body and the terrible consequences of losing sleep and the fact that it's been a problem for you for years you sure sound resigned to it all. I hope you don't suffer the typical consequences of such a dangerous lifestyle. Consider reading this: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-evidence-continues-to-mount-against-chronic-cardio/ http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-evidence-continues-to-mou...
- andor 12y ago
  Given what we now know about chronic cardio and it's incredibly damaging effects on the body That looks like FUD from somebody who's living depends on blogging FUD. Of course, it's possible to train too hard, but this is very bad advice for the average (slightly overweight, not very active) person. If you worry about training too much, go talk to a sports physician and take a cardiac stress test. Or just run so slowly that you can breathe through your nose only.
  - HNJohnC 12y ago
    Nope, science. FUD is pretty much what you replied with! :)

johnward 12y ago

I lift most nights but by the time I get home from work and to the gym it's like 7pm. Workout for 1-2 hours and it's nine. Trying to come down from that before midnight doesn't work. Then it's up at 6ish again.