I have started training and working out again recently and was wondering if it would be too much for the body to handle waking up at 5 am to go to the gym and then going to BJJ at 7:30 pm after work? I know this is nothing for people at pro levels but what about for an average guy? Will my body get worn out quickly?
You won't know until you try it.
Make sure you eat enough healthy food and get plenty of sleep. For me it is very difficult to keep exercising when I'm not getting enough sleep.
it might take some time to get used to. that's about it. just make sure you're fueling your body right and you'll be good...and get some good quality rest/sleep.
If you're eating good and getting enough sleep, it shouldn't be a problem.
The first week or two will probably be the toughest on your body. For me I have trouble taking days off. I feel like a lazy ass on my days off, when I think I could work in a run or even a lifting session.
thanks guys, should i eat before hitting up the gym in the morning? or do you think a protein shake should suffice? and yeah, i got no kids and im not married.
Sleep and eating right is the key.
If you are going to do 2 hard workouts a day. Get at least 8 - 10 hours of sleep.
Stay away from processed foods, sugar, etc.
Drink an ass ton of water.
Really light meal 30 - 60 minutes before each workout.....like a shake, oatmeal, some fruit, etc.
great, thanks^
The summer after my freshman year in University, age 18 and again age 19 thee next summer, I came home and immediately started working a hard job working outdoors. For the first month, I'd come home and immediately fall asleep in my clothes on the floor and miss dinner most nights. I'd also use the time we had for lunch (about 35min) to sleep. I didn't feel extremely tired, but I remember sweating alot (they didn't let us wear shorts - it was hot enough - Toledo, Ohio)
By the end of the summer, I had pretty much adapted to it and didn't have the sleepiness. Don't think I ever felt fatigued, as such. Actually after about 4-6 weeks I started running with the equipment, unloading and loading, which, looking back was pretty incredible.
If you're past your mid-20s it might be harder to adapt. So, I'd say, eat well and get enough sleep and you should do OK.
take it slow at first. maybe one or two weeks of getting up at 5 and not doing night bjj.
then the 2nd or 3rd week start getting up at 5 and doing 2 or 3 bjj classes that week. see how you feel.
then finally do both. sometimes when you through that much work at the body at one time it is too much and you will become very exhausted.
and make sure you eat well and drink lots of h2o. a recovery suppliment might help too.
It sounds like you are coming up with excuses already!
ok, I did it. woke up at 5:15 am today had a protein shake and hit the gym, felt like shit getting out of bed but once i was up i felt fine. started off with some abs followed by chest and triceps. then ended it with 30 min on the treadmill. got home, showered and had some oatmeal with another scoop of protein, and i am drinking tons of water like recommended. i feel great right now. hoping it lasts but i brought some NO XPLODE to work with me and am thinking about taking some at 5 pm when im leaving work. just to get some energy for tonights BJJ class. forgot how good it felt after a nice workout. really appreciate the helpful hints guys, keep em coming.
This is my schedule every weekday.
Up at 430. Gym at 500. Running/biking/etc evening.
Repeat.
It does take some getting used to, especially when cutting back calories to get ripped up for the summer.
I do a Jiu Jits mourning class and a thai night class. When I first started I sleep like a rock often very late on weekends.
I don't think you will know until a couple of weeks into this schedule. I used to train MMA twice a week(very tough workouts) AND BJJ twice a week. Kept it up for about a month, then I just burned out ( I'm a regular guy 35yrs old, not an athlete). I was sore and achy all the time and I just got sick of it.
Now I just alternate.
Monsters Ball -boilerbrawn - take it slow at first. maybe one or two weeks of getting up at 5 and not doing night bjj.
then the 2nd or 3rd week start getting up at 5 and doing 2 or 3 bjj classes that week. see how you feel.
then finally do both. sometimes when you through that much work at the body at one time it is too much and you will become very exhausted.
and make sure you eat well and drink lots of h2o. a recovery suppliment might help too.
This is why Mr. Fitch is one of the coolest fighters around. He actually comes here and tries to help people like this.
Always a fan!
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