working nightshift trying to balance sleep with activity

[zoebeya]

I struggle to burn calories at my nightshift job and find if I increase my activity after work , I can't get enough sleep.

[wrongway]

What kind of job do you do? If it is a job that you can move around then pace( I am an avid pacer, I never stand still waiting for the bus etc... I pace and it adds the steps on quite well) I even worked in a call center and managed to pace between calls. Hope this is helpful

[RB88]

I work 12 hour night shifts. I find it best to get up earlier (before work) and exercise then. It keeps you more awake during the shift and I go straight to bed when I get home.

[RNnurse14]

How do you balance between nights you work and night you are asleep? My Fitbit is always on day time while I am on night time 3 days a week.

[animalmommy]

I know you posted this a few months ago but... When you work out, even though immediately after you work out you might feel tired your body is actually waking up and getting invigerated by the exercise and stimulation causing you not to be able to sleep. Its always best to exercise no more than 4 hours prior to bed because of your bodies reaction. I would suggest getting up a bit earlier and doing a short workout prior to work.