Caveman Training - Page 3

Rob Harris · 08-18-2007, 02:43 PM

When I say CrossFit, I mean following the WOD from the main site. I train CrossFit in the early AM, then head off to work as a Network Engineer (sedentary), and then train BJJ 3-4 times a week and Thai Kickboxing 2-3 time a week in the evenings. Saturday is the real ball buster day of MMA @ 8:30, Thai Boxing @ 10, and BJJ from 11-1.

I do find myself in a state of overtraining from time to time, so I have switched from the "Gracie Diet" to the Paleo Diet in an effort to aid in recovery.

John Vernon · 08-20-2007, 07:13 AM

Rob, I was referring to the CF main site WOD in my last post. Nutrition is going to be uber-important if that's your preferred training schedule. What's your sleep schedule like? Sleep quality?

Rob Harris · 08-20-2007, 11:08 AM

Sleep has been an issue for me for as long as I can remember. I'm lucky to get 5-6 hours a night. On the "over training days" I sometimes crash immediately after work for 15 hours...

Any ideas on improving that? I'm able to get to bed early, just a restless mind keeps me up. I've tried melatonin (nothing) and even Tylenol PM when I was desperate (I hate taking medicine) to no avail.

John Vernon · 08-20-2007, 02:26 PM

"Lights Out: Sleep, Sugar, & Survival" by: Wiley & Formby. pretty much the sleep bible 'round here.

cut out tv before bed (unless you already have). try some dark orange/reddish candles before bedtime to get your body all mellowed for a good nights sleep. get your room REAL dark, so can't even see your hand in front of your face.

restless mind from work or just in general??

Rob Harris · 08-20-2007, 06:37 PM

Cool, thanks for the tips and I will look into the book.

Restless mind from work, training, tournament poker, you name it! It doesn't really have any sort of rhyme or reason, I just toss and turn. I do watch TV for a couple hours before bed. It's really the only time I have to watch it, but I can just kill the TV and save the cash...

Brad Hirakawa · 08-21-2007, 09:49 PM

" ....get your room REAL dark, so can't even see your hand in front of your face..."

I found this to be very useful over time.

I even considered covering the tritium sigts on my .45

Brad

Rob Harris · 08-22-2007, 08:40 AM

Going out to buy the book this afternoon. I have already darkened the bedroom to nearly 100% (just a sliver around the window..) and tried knocking off earlier than normal.

Thanks for the input guys.