Sleep: All at once or Scattered

ZSebag · 09-01-2007, 03:11 PM

Heya, I have a question. I know sleep affects gains, but does it matter if it's all at once or scattered? Because I tend to get 3-4 hours at night then ~2-3 hours during the day, averaging around 6-7. Would that work, or should I try to figure out a way to get all 6-7 at once.

PadreC · 09-01-2007, 04:13 PM

Sleep at night if at all possible.

Mike83 · 09-01-2007, 04:36 PM

Its much better to get a solid nights sleep, 8hours. Rather, than scattered sleep.

Machine_Kat · 09-02-2007, 11:22 AM

There are some schools of thought that believe sleeping sporatically 4 or more times per day is actually better for you. I've tried it and its aweful- for me. If you can't get 7-8 hrs at night due to time restrictions, having a nap is good. I need my 8 hrs. What works best for you is how you should sleep.

DMBsAmricanBaby · 09-02-2007, 11:25 AM

yeah that's fine if you're getting less than 8 hours sleep

derickonfire · 09-02-2007, 11:32 AM

How do you feel?

If you feel wide awake and alert and aware - then your body is most likely using those 3-4 and 2-3 hours effectively (REM sleep).

Should be fine. Just don't exhaust yourself. Bottom line.