Exercising after a bad night’s sleep is fine, as long as you do it early in the morning and stick to simple exercises.
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We’ve all been there: After a hard night’s sleep, you’re tired and cranky. Your brain feels fuzzy and you are drowsy and sluggish.
All you want is to recharge your body and mind, so you ask yourself, “Should I skip my workout and try again tomorrow?”
Some research suggests that it’s not really worth it and that lack of sleep can negatively affect your athletic performance. But the latest research from scientists in Australia suggests that you can successfully exercise after a night of poor sleep; all you have to do is stick to these two tips: exercise soon after waking up and avoid complex skills trainingthat require high levels of coordination and control (such as serving in tennis).
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