I train 6 days a week for 2-3 hours. At the same time i have school 5 days a week. I run every morning 5-7 miles. There is little time for sleep. I may get 8 hours occasionally but its usually 5 or 6 hours. i spar frequently...is this too little?
Yes. You should be getting at least 8, and over 8 if you are serious about reaping the full physical rewards from your training. You will find that if you get good sleep, your mind will be sharper as well.
Sleep is extremely important. I'd say you should sleep eight hours every night, if you train. Not only does your body need to recuperate, but your mind does too (recharge your mental and emotional batteries). It's important that you go to bed and wake up at the same hour every night too, so that your bodyclock gets used to the routine. Also try and nap for 45 minutes on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, but make sure you wake up at the same hour at the weekend too.
yea its too little i was doing the same a while ago exepct going to work not school, and found that in the long run i was just getting way too tired all the time...you need 7 too eight 8 minimum to recover fully, Regards, Xoum.
I don't think he's over training. That's what i do except I run a little less (3 miles) I think that's normal if he wants to compete. It also depends on the intensity of his training. He could be 3 hours in the gym but doing breaks here and there. BUT the sleep is very important. I had to find out the hard way. I was training I would go to sleep around 2-3 am wake up sometimes at 8 in the morning. The change was a drastic once. I couldn't focus on simple tasks, my mind would wonder somewhere else all the time, I've became moody developed depression, dark circles under the eyes, you name it. Everyday I felt like I was on drugs or something. Anyway 2 months ago I changed that completely and never went back. Now I dont stay late. I go to sleep around 11PM wake up 7-8 AM. What a difference!!! My mind is sharp again. I feel great. The mood changes went away.I can perform better when I train. It's totally worth it. Take the pege from Hopkins book. This guy mastered that to the extreme. It really works!
I work out at least once a day, twice a day about five days a week, and I go to sleep around ten and wake up around six or seven. On top of all my training and working out, work, and school, I'm making A's and B's in college (knock on wood). So I beleive sleep to be extremely important. I dont take naps or ever feel sluggish during the day or during my workout, as long as I get a full nights sleep.