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Why do I have trouble sleeping after exercise?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 8, 2015
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I don't know the reason why, but I do know that it is advisable not to exercise too close to bedtime. I think that is referring to vigorous exercise, however, because I know for those who have restless legs, stretching sometimes helps.
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Profile: Supergirl94
Supergirl94 on Sep 10, 2015
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After exercising you tend to get a surge of energy :) This could be why. If it helps you could take Melotonin or look up various tips on how to relax and sleep after exercising.
Profile: incredibleApple12
incredibleApple12 on Sep 10, 2015
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Because your activity just peaked and has to easy down. The physiological changes made through the recent activity prevents, to a certain degree, rest until the body has eased off from its active state.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 11, 2015
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After you exercise, your body is in full energy release. That's you you have trouble falling asleep after exercising. You need to make sure that you give at least 2 hours time for your body to cool down before you can go back to sleep. If you really have to workout at night, try doing low intensity workouts. That helps a lot.
Profile: Emily619
Emily619 on Sep 11, 2015
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You have trouble sleeping after exercising because you may be too tense. Do not over work out, but don't under work out either.
Profile: joyfulLove13
joyfulLove13 on Sep 12, 2015
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This is because you have not exercised to the point of exhaustion, therefore your heart rate is likely to still be too high for you to rest comfortably
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 13, 2015
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You may have trouble sleeping after exercising because your heart rate is probably high after exercising
Profile: igetcha
igetcha on Sep 13, 2015
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Exercise gets your heard rate up, making you more awake. It helps to not work out an hour before you go to bed or to cool down after your workout to get your heart rate back down
Profile: AquariusAbby
AquariusAbby on Sep 16, 2015
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After exercise your heart is racing and you're very awake. If you are going to exercise before sleeping try to do a calming exercise like yoga.
Profile: HopefulObserver
HopefulObserver on Sep 17, 2015
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When you exercise, the exercise releases endorphins in your body. This rush of hormones which can often cause you to feel perky and awake and have additional energy!
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