Working Out, PWO, and Sleep

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Well, not quite sure where to post this, but here it is.

I was at the gym late last night. Talked with this guy and he rambled on about how you should sleep right after a workout. And he doesn't take PWO. Cuz he said sleeping is his PWO. And he wasn't a huge guy, but not small either.

Now, I'm going to throw out a few scenarios:

1. Working out, PWO, then sleep (about 8 hrs)
2. working out, no PWO, then sleep (bout 8 hours)
3. working out, PWO, then sleep (30 min. nap)
4. working out, no PWO, then sleep (30 min nap)

Is sleeping actually good after a workout? How much sleep? And what about PWO and sleep? I don't think one would want to down all those carbs before bed?

Thoughts?????

[gettingBIGGERfast]

I don't think I could sleep right after a workout......

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

bumpo

wheres nark/nova/pinn/beast/anyone?

[MuscleScience]

PWO doesnt really matter before bed, and excess of calories is and excess of calories no matter what time of day.

[T3/T4 GSR]

I used to do this all the time when I first started working out...take my PWO shake and pass out for 3 hours. Mostly because when I first started working out it was the first time I got my ass off a chair and did something in years.

[abbot138]

Well Im no NarkNovaBeastPinnacle Buttttt, I would say go with option 3. I think PWO is a MUST and taking a nap after lifting could only be beneficial. Your cortisole levels are raised after intense physical activity, so any relaxation techniques after a workout should theoretically help bring them back down. Like someone els up there said, I could never full on sleep after a workout, but I think a nap would be a good idea.

[shutak]

i read an article today actually recommending a 20 min nap after your ppwo. Tried it, problem was it took me 20 mins to fall asleep! so just relaxed instead.lol

[200byjune]

i take my pwo at 5pm then 6pm i fall asleep till 8-9pm