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I am a kickboxer from the uk. i train a lot 6 hours a a day but i can never get sleep or i struggle to?

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Dr. Reid Holtzclaw-swan answered

Overtraining: Overtraining can cause insomnia. I would recommend decreasing your workouts for at least several weeks to see if that helps.

Answered 2/5/2017

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A member asked:

I am a kickboxer from the uk. i train a lot 6 hours a a day but i can never get sleep or i struggle to?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Reid Holtzclaw-swan answered

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