Lifting Problem. Help?

boy_named_su · 2018-09-07T07:14:53+00:00

All primates sleep 10 hours a day. Usually 9 hrs plus a nap. You're a primate too.

I have problems falling asleep. I take Unisom and Melatonin

beefthathasredmiddle · 2018-09-07T07:50:33+00:00

6 - 7 hours is manageable but will catch up with you. 8 hours is the average required amount of sleep to be optimally functional. People are different and vary on that scale as a standard deviation.

Treat sleep like hunger, and listen to your body, but don’t over indulge. Experiment, and you’ll find a sleep schedule that works for you.

As far as working out goes, I’d consult your doctor about what would be appropriate.

oytrp · 2018-09-07T15:57:06+00:00

The difference between results and stagnation isn't 1-2 hours of sleep a night.

Keep pushing yourself a little at a time. Drop the loser mentality that the max you can do is 2 sets. 2 sets is not enough to do shit. Do 2 sets this week and 2.5 sets next week and 3 sets the week after that.

If your lifts aren't improving, then you're not improving.

BeeBopJoe · 2018-09-07T17:32:03+00:00

Yeah 6 hours is more than enough sleep. If you have asthma use ur inhaler

Throwaway-242424 · 2018-09-10T02:26:24+00:00

Most weights programs won't be taxing your cardio endurance that much, and you can trivially reduce the cardio load if it is by increasing rest periods.

If you want cardio, consider trying swimming. A lot of people find that the moist air is easier on their lungs - plenty of high level swimmers out there with asthma issues.

And yes you should be trying to get 8 hours.

Str8_Pillin · 2018-09-07T07:53:44+00:00

JRE 1109, Matthew Walker
This podcast was all about sleep. If you have the ability 7-9 is the where you want to be.

Also, and i don't know this from personal experience so do what you want with it, the carnivore diet supposedly helps with asthma symptoms.

8700nonK · 2018-09-07T09:57:41+00:00

Do you feel fully recovered before a new lift? If yes, it's ok, maybe you just need to make progress before you do more.

Personally I sleep 6-7 and it's absolutely not enough, my progress is very very slow, but better than nothing. Depends a lot on quality of sleep as well.

Title	Lifting Problem. Help?
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