On certain days, when I haven't gotten as much sleep as I'd like, I always wonder which would make me feel more refreshed — a nap or a trip to the gym. Given the fact that I don't really have the option of napping at work, I tend to go to the gym, which perks me up for a bit, but then I'll often feel more tired in an hour or two afterward. If a nap was a true option, which do you think would help you get through your day — a nap or a quick work out?
Nap vs. Gym
On certain days, when I haven't gotten as much sleep as I'd like, I always wonder which would make me feel more refreshed — a nap or a trip to…
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Nap. No question.
Nap. No question.
It takes me so long to recover from a nap, it’s not worth it. Gym, but light cardio if I am going back to work – just enough to get the blood flowing.
It takes me so long to recover from a nap, it’s not worth it. Gym, but light cardio if I am going back to work – just enough to get the blood flowing.
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Nap – much more long term benefit for tiredness. Workout will bring you up for a short while, and then let you down big time if you’re actually needing sleep.
Nap – much more long term benefit for tiredness. Workout will bring you up for a short while, and then let you down big time if you’re actually needing sleep.
Sadly, I had so much work yesterday that I neither napped nor went to the gym.
Sadly, I had so much work yesterday that I neither napped nor went to the gym.
read about this place a few years ago. might wanna cancel the gym membership and sign up here instead!
http://www.yelonyc.com/spa/yelo-treatments/powernaps/
read about this place a few years ago. might wanna cancel the gym membership and sign up here instead!
http://www.yelonyc.com/spa/yelo-treatments/powernaps/