Sleep

[abbot138]

I know at least 8 hours is optimal but I just have a hard time getting it with my schedule. I usually get 6-7, is the 1-2 hours I'm missing detrimintal to recovery or should I be ok?

[hobbs9963]

It also depends on your physical and mental toll through the day. I haven't seen 7 hours sleep in about 4 years but then again i don't physically drain myself through the day too much and my training is progressing as scheduled.
Listen to your body. It will tell you when you need a break. If you say,"man, i really don't feel like going today" to yourself, then you probably shouldn't.
Just my take.

[abbot138]

Good advice. Yeah my job has zero phyiscal strain. Cardio in morning and lifting in afternoon are my only physical outlets. I pretty much have to force myself to stay out of the gym seven days a week and stay on my 5 day schedule.

[maxex]

It also depends on your physical and mental toll through the day. I haven't seen 7 hours sleep in about 4 years but then again i don't physically drain myself through the day too much and my training is progressing as scheduled.
Listen to your body. It will tell you when you need a break. If you say,"man, i really don't feel like going today" to yourself, then you probably shouldn't.
Just my take.

There's a difference between your body telling you to slow down and rest and you telling yourself " I dont feel like going today". You ahve to push yourself. 8 hours is ideal, i cant remember last time i slept more than 7 hours.

[bigtwin]

personally, i need minimum 8, i try for 9 or ten

[QuadPower]

I'm just one of those guys who needs 8-9 hours. I went from 7 hours to 8-9 hours sleep and it is making a noticeable difference for me.

[BuiltForThis]

I got about 6 a night and a solid 2 hour nap during the day. 8 a night would be nice but I would have to go to bed at 8:00 to achieve that. The 2 hour nap really seems to help though.