Improving stamina and recovery time

[drklig]

Hi all,

A quick question for everyone out there - I'm looking for ways to improve my stamina and recovery time across the board. I'm a shiftworker, and often have to work night shifts that are fourteen hours or longer, with no sleep and perhaps time for a meal or two. I love my work, but I'm keen to find ways to make it a little less taxing, and to recover faster.

Here's my current way of doing things:

27, male.

Exercise: Distance running (5-15 km per session) and some cycling (rarely more than 5 km), five or six days a week.

Diet: Vegetarian plus small amounts of environmentally responsible meat.

Alcohol: a couple of beers, perhaps 3 times a week.

General health: Very good. I normally sleep well, around 8 hours per night.

Any suggestions that anyone might have would be very welcome.

[richardtc]

Hi there!

Looks pretty healthy to me. You may want to try some very vitamin supplementation. Some strength training might make a difference. Certainly, getting enough sleep will be a major factor. Also, quality calorie consumption during the 14 hour shifts.

I hope this helps!

Best,

Richard