Why is it that after a workout I feel so tired?

[BigToque]

For about an hour after every workout I always feel great. By 1.5 hours, I'm so tired I have to sleep for a while just to be able to function.

My workouts are pretty tough, but nothing out of the ordinary and usually finish with 15-30 minutes of cardio.

I eat within an hour of the workout (have to get home to eat).

I understand my body would be tired after a workout, but is it normal to need to sleep just to get through the last 4-5 hours of every day?

 

[Pepsi90919]

you're such a black lacquer table.

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

I'm the same way a lot of the time.

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
you're such a black lacquer table.

huh?

 

[TehMac]

Its because when you are working out, you are basically destroying muscle, and when it rebuilds, it basically piles on together packed closer together and tougher. This is of course a relatively slow process and your body needs to recuperate. I recommend eating some protein intensive foods to make your muscles fully regenerate stronger.

I work out all the time, and I get the same thing. Perfectly normal. Just your bod's way of telling you it needs to rest.

 

[Schnieds]

How often do you work out? If you are lifting heavily are you supplementing with protein?

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
you're such a black lacquer table.

lmao

 

[SampSon]

You're probably really tired and you just ate so your body is concentrating on digesting.

 

[Kadarin]

How's your nutrition and sleep schedule in general?