Myths and Facts : Exercise

Does working up a sweat really help to chase away insomnia?

Be it clocking 10,000 steps a day or hitting those spin classes, we all know that exercise is good for us. 

However, did you know specifically that moderate - intensity aerobic and high-intensity resistance exercises improve sleep quality?

After increased energy consumption, elevated temperatures & endorphin secretion, the body sleeps and recuperates better. Whether in middle-aged adults or adults with depressive / anxiety symptoms, studies have shown the beneficial effects of exercise on sleep. 

These scientifically-tested sleep tips have helped some to sleep better. Try them out, and you might be rewarded with a better night’s sleep and a better you!

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Exercise training improves sleep quality in middle-aged and older adults with sleep problems: a systematic review. Journal Of Physiotherapy, 58(3), 157-163. doi: 10.1016/s1836-9553(12)70106-6. Yang, P., Ho, K., Chen, H., & Chien, M. (2012). 

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Does exercise improve sleep quality in individuals with mental illness? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of Psychiatric Research, 109, 96-106. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2018.11.004. Lederman, O., Ward, P., Firth, J., Maloney, C., Carney, R., & Vancampfort, D. et al. (2019). 

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