The benefits of a good night's sleep
It's well known that exercise can help with a good night's sleep and recent research reveals that it can even decrease sleep complaints and insomnia. Exercising during the day not only helps to create a positive mindset but it can also help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, which can be major culprits for keeping us awake at night.
After a long exercise session we feel physically exerted, which helps us to feel more tired and ready for rest at the end of the day. Physical exercise also increases the amount of time that we spend in the restorative 'deep sleep' phase, which is crucial for good quality shut-eye.
We also hear time and time again how important sleep is for our post-exercise recovery. Whilst it can be tempting to squeeze in another episode of your favourite show before bed, getting enough sleep and having a regular sleep pattern can have huge benefits for your muscles, immune system and mind.
After a long exercise session we feel physically exerted, which helps us to feel more tired and ready for rest at the end of the day. Physical exercise also increases the amount of time that we spend in the restorative 'deep sleep' phase, which is crucial for good quality shut-eye.
We also hear time and time again how important sleep is for our post-exercise recovery. Whilst it can be tempting to squeeze in another episode of your favourite show before bed, getting enough sleep and having a regular sleep pattern can have huge benefits for your muscles, immune system and mind.