Thread: Hi to all, and a question

Hey everyone, apparently I'm supposed to introduce myself here. I've been reading the forum for about a week, so I'm not new to the concept of lucid dreaming or anything.

I don't want this topic to be a total waste though, so I have a question to ask too. How does exercise right before bed affect lucid dreaming possibilities? I have a set of those "perfect push-up" things. Would it help or hurt or not affect at all my chances of having a lucid dream if I did my workout right before bed instead of earlier in the evening?

Hey Tobasco, Welcome to DVs!

Im not sure how exercising before bed affects one's dreams but I do know that it affects one's sleep. From what I read, its bad to exercise within 3 to 4 hours of bedtime, this is b/c it stimulates your body and makes it very difficult to fall asleep. This is bad if you already have trouble sleeping so I wouldn't recommend exercising right before you go to sleep.

Good to know, thanks. I would be willing to bet that if you can't get to sleep, it might affect your ability to dream

Originally Posted by WolfeDreamer531

Hey Tobasco, Welcome to DVs!

Im not sure how exercising before bed affects one's dreams but I do know that it affects one's sleep. From what I read, its bad to exercise within 3 to 4 hours of bedtime, this is b/c it stimulates your body and makes it very difficult to fall asleep. This is bad if you already have trouble sleeping so I wouldn't recommend exercising right before you go to sleep.

BUT! since it's harder to get to sleep, when you are asleep it would be easier to lucid dream am I correct?

Good point... does it just keep your body awake or does it stimulate your mind too, though? I dunno, it's hard for me to imagine that doing push-ups would stimulate a lot of brain activity that might help you stay concious while sleeping...

Originally Posted by hellohihello

BUT! since it's harder to get to sleep, when you are asleep it would be easier to lucid dream am I correct?

Well, I don't know. Sometimes taking longer to fall asleep can work against you. B/c while your waiting for your body to fall asleep, you might lose consciousness somewhere along the line. I found that the quicker my body is able to fall asleep, the easier it is to WILD, b/c I dont have to remain conscious as long.

Originally Posted by Tobasco

Good point... does it just keep your body awake or does it stimulate your mind too, though? I dunno, it's hard for me to imagine that doing push-ups would stimulate a lot of brain activity that might help you stay concious while sleeping...

I think physical exercise really only stimulates your body. Of course your brain is always being stimulated but Id imagine that reading a book, watching tv and/or playing video games would stimulate more activity in the brain than exercising would.