Researchers have delved deep into the links between exercise and sleep.
The results are relatively simple, and provide steadfast recommendations to improve sleep quality, and sleep patterns through targeted exercise.
- Intense exercise before sleep delays sleep onset.
- Only one day per week of exercise will disturb sleep.
- Consistent daily exercise promotes regular sleep-wake patterns.
- Relaxing exercise (eg: yoga) is helpful.
So the prescription of exercise for sleep is similar to the prescription of exercise for life. Consistency is the key.
