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Re:Chronic sleep deprivation suppresses immune system by zbobet2012 on Monday January 30, 2017 @10:11PM (#13527207)
The most effective method is something like high-intensity interval training. You need to stress your CNS to some degree. Low-intensity cardio is going to require a lot of time (like an hour 30 or more). Strength will require several, consistent big lifts and can be hard to work at home.

Buying a kettle bell or stationary bike and doing HIIT can wear you out in <20 minutes.

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Re:Chronic sleep deprivation suppresses immune system by AznHisoka on Tuesday January 31, 2017 @12:12PM (#13532639)
How many days do you do this per week? for me, everyday would totally wear me out and be unsustainable.
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Re:Chronic sleep deprivation suppresses immune system by zbobet2012 on Friday February 03, 2017 @02:47PM (#13562641)
The point is to do is to be worn out. Initially, you start with 3 days a week. As your body adapts its energy levels you increase. I ride 20 miles a day on a bike (10 to work, 10 from).

On weekends I ski moguls for 6+ hours in the winter and hike 12ish miles in the summer.

The only time I feel a lack of energy is when I _stop_ regularly working out. You can be very efficient and get the same effect doing 20 minutes of HIIT. When the weather is marginal or I just don't have time that is what I do.

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