ad Posted September 29, 2002 Posted September 29, 2002 i follow a strict schedule of dailiy routines consisiting of school, homework, rest and excercise. Since it is my gcse year, work has seriously put some pressure on me, and recently i had to make some serious cuts in terms of how much time i can devote to training. since i dont really have much time during the day, i decided to train at night, between the hours of 11pm to 1am, consisting of running, using the punch bag, practicing kicks forms etc... this is the really only time i have for training, other times i feel worn out and just cant continue, i just wanted to know what are other users views of me training at night, as soon as i finish training, i have a shower and then sleep straight away. is training at night suitable or what, or have you got any other suggestions of me finding time to train because i do not want to quit. thnx for you time -ad Brown Sash Hsing I/Lau Gar Kung FuBrown Belt San Shou17 yr oldhttp://www.selfdefencehelp.co.uk
KickChick Posted September 30, 2002 Posted September 30, 2002 As long as you are getting enough "rest/sleep" ... you did say you rest during the day so.... I guess training when you able is better than not. It also depends on your circadian rhythms (your body's internal clock) ... everyone's are different! Training earlier in the morning and getting it out of the way may be another route. For school ....mental acuity is increased for 4-10 hours after exercise and increases metabolism and makes you feel energized all day long. Benefits of training at night is that your strength will be higher since you have eaten during the day and energy levels should be elevated. Although, late night workouts may adversely affect sleep in "some" people. Recent research has concluded that late night, high-intensity exercise does not delay sleep onset. The findings apply only to "normal" sleepers so if you don't usually have problems going to sleep training late at night shouldn't be a problem. Some people are night owls or morning people....and respond better during certain periods of the day and those are the times that they should train. This reflects your circadian rhythm - something that you are born with and cannot change. If you are forced to change your workout time to accommodate your schedule, then allow 3 weeks for your body to get used to the new time and train at the same time each workout if possible so your body will naturally adjust to that time and prepare itself.
G95champ Posted September 30, 2002 Posted September 30, 2002 Sometime mental training is better than physical. So if its to late just read some info in a book or watch a video. You don't have to put on a Gi and beat up a bag just to learn MA. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
KickChick Posted September 30, 2002 Posted September 30, 2002 Sometime mental training is better than physical. So if its to late just read some info in a book or watch a video. You don't have to put on a Gi and beat up a bag just to learn MA. .... You don't? hmm, .... the couch potato approach to training in the martial arts.... sorry I disagree with you G95. You by all means should supplement your training by reading and learning more about your specific style whether it be reading, or observing technique and kata on video (that goes without saying) .... but it should never take the place of physical training .... never.
ad Posted September 30, 2002 Author Posted September 30, 2002 the responses seem to be positive i got the idea that there was some seriously problems to be training at night though its the only time i get a chance to do actually train i also do a session of press ups and crunches at 8:30 Brown Sash Hsing I/Lau Gar Kung FuBrown Belt San Shou17 yr oldhttp://www.selfdefencehelp.co.uk
ZeRo Posted October 1, 2002 Posted October 1, 2002 im not sure about the whole no sleep tihng but i spose its ok. i think if you feel ok with it and if your training then its ok. its what you want to do so keep at it.
ad Posted October 1, 2002 Author Posted October 1, 2002 i dont really get much sleep, its get about on average 6 hours but thats not because of the training at night thing, thats basically all what i normally get from sleep, i can imagine that isnt too good Brown Sash Hsing I/Lau Gar Kung FuBrown Belt San Shou17 yr oldhttp://www.selfdefencehelp.co.uk
BlueDragon1981 Posted October 1, 2002 Posted October 1, 2002 I know the importance of sleep. I dont get enough and I am paying for it. I dont have very much drive to do any of my old routine. My job, college, and kids take a lot of time. Once I get caught up on my sleep I do plan to workout again. It will be a time when my kids are in bed. So I train at night also. Which actually sometimes helps me sleep better.
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