Exercise is a powerful tool to improve your sleep quality and fall asleep faster. However, the type, intensity, and timing of exercise matters. Follow these sleep-smart exercise strategies so your workouts work in favor of, not against, getting great sleep! 💤
🏃🏻♂️ Type: Incorporate aerobic exercise, strength training, tai-chi or yoga into your exercise routine which have been shown to improve sleep quality.
📶 Intensity: Aim for moderate intensity activity particularly in the evening. High-intensity activity for more than 90 minutes can disturb your sleep.
⏰ Timing: Evening workouts can be activating so stop exercising 1-2 hours before bed. Find the time of day that works best for you.
It’s all about the regularity in working out consistently to reap the sleep benefits. If you struggle to get your physical activity in throughout the week, try scheduling exercise on your calendar. If you’re up for the challenge, add one more moderate intensity workout this week than you typical...