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<\/p>\nWe all know that exercise is good for us. It helps to control our weight, promotes strong bones and reduces our risk of chronic disease. But did you know that exercise can help you sleep?<\/p>\n
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Studies have shown one of the benefits of regular exercise is better sleep. As well as the health benefits listed above, exercise improves our mood, decreases stress, improves sleep quality and duration, and helps regulate sleep patterns.<\/p>\n
But how does exercise improve your sleep, exactly? Well, there seem to be a few ways.<\/p>\n
Many people have trouble sleeping due to stress and anxiety. Exercise is a natural mood booster with studies showing that performing regular aerobic exercise decreases overall levels of tension and elevates mood and self-esteem. In fact, just 5 minutes of aerobic exercise can help reduce anxiety. And when your anxiety and tension levels are lower, you\u2019ll find it easier to nod off to sleep.<\/p>\n
A good workout fatigues your body, making it ready for sleep. Regular exercise will help you fall asleep quickly and stay asleep.<\/p>\n
Research has shown that a regular exercise routine can help you sleep longer. Being physically active burns more energy that sitting on the couch and so your body requires more sleep, in order to recover.<\/p>\n
As well as sleeping longer, exercise helps you sleep deeper. It\u2019s thought that a rise in body temperature during the day, due to exercise, may lead to a drop in body temperature at night, making it easier to experience deeper sleep cycles. The deep sleep cycle helps boost your immune system and improves your overall health and well being.<\/p>\n
For the average person, just 30 minutes of moderate activity per day is enough to promote better sleep. In terms of helping you sleep better, any activity that you can build into a regular routine is great. It\u2019s exercising consistently that counts.<\/p>\n
They say the best time to exercise is whatever time you can get it done!<\/p>\n
However, when it comes to sleep, research indicates that it really doesn\u2019t matter what time you exercise \u2014 as long as it\u2019s not too close to bedtime. While exercise does reduce stress, the immediate effects of exercise include elevated stress levels, and a rise in body temperature \u2014 both of which will interfere with you being able to fall asleep and stay asleep.<\/p>\n
While experts still don\u2019t fully understand sleep, it\u2019s clear that exercise and sleep are the perfect partners. Exercise regularly and you\u2019ll have better sleep. When you sleep better, your body and mind are able to engage in exercise \u2014 creating a continuous cycle of health benefits.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been having trouble sleeping and regular exercise isn\u2019t a part of your daily schedule, try being more active.<\/p>\n
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