Hey everyone, I'm wondering if my current sleep schedule is okay health-wise. I wake up at 6am for my morning run, then work 8-5. After work I hit the gym for 2 hours, have dinner, then take a power nap from 8:30-10pm. I'm usually up until 1am meal prepping and planning my workouts. I follow this routine 5 days a week, with a more normal sleep schedule on weekends (bed by 11pm, up at 7am). Does this seem sustainable or am I shortchanging my sleep too much? Looking for advice from other fitness enthusiasts who have to balance intense training with work and life commitments. Thanks!
Having trouble sleeping after stopping my daily meditation routine
I've been doing a daily meditation practice twice a day for about a year now, but decided to stop completely 3 days ago. Since then, I've been having a really hard time falling asleep - it's taking me around 3 hours to drift off at night. I'm also feeling some pressure in my chest, possibly from stress, even though my heart rate seems normal. I don't want to go back to meditating, but I'm not sure what else to try. I've attempted listening to 852 Hz frequencies and NSDR (non-sleep deep rest), but neither has helped much. Any suggestions for alternative relaxation techniques that could help with sleep?
Thoughts on zero-calorie sports drinks for hydration during workouts?
As someone who works out regularly, I'm wondering about using zero-calorie electrolyte drinks during exercise. Are they a good option for staying hydrated without extra calories? Or are they not ideal due to artificial sweeteners? What are the pros and cons compared to plain water or regular sports drinks? Looking for opinions on whether they're a helpful fitness tool or better to avoid. Thanks!
