It may seem like a lot but it’s do-able if you create healthy habits which work for you, your shift work lifestyle and of course your family.Īfter a while, you WILL crave exercise and feel pretty sloppy without it. The American Heart Association made these “rules” or guidelines I should say, to keep our hearts healthy and prevent disease. That’s 2.5 hours worth of exercise…Īdding some strength training is also recommended to be done on at least 2 days per week. Why I say this is because all night shift workers, well all humans actually, need to exercise vigorously (the huff and puff kind of stuff) daily for a recommended 150 minutes per week. It’s not really necessary IF, (yes a big IF) there is either time to exercise after sleeping in the afternoon, or you do it at work. It seems that even running after night shift will not impact on how well we sleep Should I Push Myself to Workout After Night Shift If I Don’t Have the Energy? But they suggested, that once you are in that fitness environment, with other motivated individuals, you might be surprised with how that inspires you.īut this method is not for everyone so let’s explore one of the most common questions we hear about working out after night shift. I should mention that for those who did a workout in the morning, it is not always easy. It could be because the roads are less congested the gyms are quiet (besides a few muscley, single brief wearing, bodybuilders who could actually be great for inspiration, particularly if you lift weights) and interestingly, the sleep post-workout was reported as incredibly restful. I’d be lying if I said it was the more popular choice, but it is WAY more common than I first thought. There seems to be an undeniable love for a morning workout both in the wider community and also from those whom we work with. One study did suggest, however, that if you complete a vigorous workout like a cross-fit session or a difficult cardio and strength circuit within an hour of going to sleep, your total sleep time could be negatively affected and it could take a little longer to fall asleep.īut not every person included in this study felt this impact and that’s also what we have noticed from our own personal experience. If not, this post provides a comprehensive, but an easy to follow summary which will save your precious time.įor some graveyard shift workers, yes, they may experience that endorphin “hit” or “runners high” preventing them from falling asleep quickly, but in most cases, exercising after night shift, even within 1-2 hours, does not make an obvious difference. Click on the following numbers to explore – ( 1), ( 2), ( 3). If you’re in the mood for some “light reading” and want to check them out for yourself, go for it. There is a heap of very technical research articles written about this stuff which I have referenced often throughout this post. Some even said they slept much better versus if they didn’t workout! Overwhelmingly, most graveyard shift workers including those who participated in medical research in this area, don’t see an issue with working out 1-2 hours before going to sleep after working night shift. Can You Exercise Too Close To Bedtime After a Night Shift? This article is going to show you how juggling night shift and exercise can be done. The key discussion maker here is managing time and what fits in best with your sleep schedule. If you’ve made it to this article because you want to start exercising and we’ve just burst your bubble, don’t fret, as you can always workout once you wake up or on break at work (should this be possible).
However, if a decision is needed to be made between sleep and exercise, sleep must always come first. Will it affect how you sleep and consequently your health? This article will give you helpful insights for knowing how and when to exercise as a night shift worker.įor the majority, working out after a night shift does not negatively impact your health, workout or quality of sleep. I have always wondered if there is anything wrong with completing an exercise workout after finishing up a night shift.
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