Finding time to exercise during the day is undoubtedly a good habit and nothing but good for you. However, sometimes you still wake up tired and less energetic than usual, which also affects your approach to physical exercise.
When this happens, should you postpone your workout to another day? No, and here's why.
But why didn't I sleep well? And what should I do now?
There could be several reasons behind a bad night's sleep deprivation : a heavy dinner, unfavorable environmental conditions, consuming coffee or alcohol just before or around bedtime... If you're not in a good enough state to do your workout, instead of skipping it, we recommend reducing the load so as not to overexert yourself and risk injury. For example, if you've had a healthy run in between, try running a shorter distance or going for a walk. You may have had a bad night, but there are still training activities you can engage in to ensure your body gets the right dose of exercise and well-being. These include squats and wall push-ups to train your legs and arms (and other parts of the body too).
Sleep-performance ratio
Sleep and the quality of physical exercise are closely linked. As we have seen, a sleepless night requires adjustments to avoid the next day's training session being too strenuous or the risk of exhaustion. Instead, a restorative sleep will ensure that you start the morning on the right foot and have new energy to face your planned training. The opposite is also true: a regular and healthy exercise schedule will make it easier to fall asleep and recover your energy at night, while studies show that people who have a sedentary lifestyle have a harder time falling asleep or in any case they sleep less. Now that you know this, try to balance the time you spend exercising and resting throughout the day: your body will thank you and you will sleep like a baby!