We've all heard how important a good night’s sleep is to our health and well-being. But what are some of the important benefits of getting a good night’s sleep?
Feeling refreshed the next day would have to be at the top of the list but having a good attitude and mood are a couple of additional benefits.
What constitutes a good night’s sleep?
Easy time falling asleep (you should be asleep within 20 minutes after going to bed)
Easy time falling asleep (you should be asleep within 20 minutes after going to bed)
Uninterrupted sleep time of 6-7 hours
Normal awakenings in between (normal is 1-2 awakenings in between to pee or re-hydrate)
Fresh wake up next morning
Energetic and positive attitude
One of the benefits of exercise is a better, sounder sleep.
In a 16-week exercise study on people with chronic insomnia with a sedentary lifestyle, it was concluded that exercise has a positive effect on the quality and time of sleep. The participants followed a 30 minute exercise routine of light aerobics and running 3-4 times a week.
The benefits weren't evident immediately but materialized over 16 weeks.
It wasn't necessary to follow a certain exercise program, aerobic and weight training had similar benefits. The important factor was the timing and intensity of the exercise. A suggestion was to avoid training before bedtime as the stimulation of the training could cause insomnia.
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