Working out is excellent for your body and mind. It keeps you mentally sharp and physically fit. But did you know that exercising more helps you sleep better at night too?

Numerous studies have found that exercise helps with sleep. Here are some exercises that’ll help you get a good night’s rest!

Aerobics

Recent studies suggest that aerobics, and moderate to vigorous physical activity that includes jogging, running, and cycling, can greatly improve sleep quality. These activities increase heart rate and cause your body to sweat.

Studies show that doing cardio or aerobic exercises for a long period of time helps in reducing insomnia and decreases the severity of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.

Strength Training

Recent studies show that muscle training, such as pushups and lifting heavy weights aids sleep. Studies also report that resistance and strength training improves all aspects of sleep and works best for sleep quality. The benefits of resistance training are seen best when combined with aerobic exercise. So, get to the gym, and get those weights lifting!

Jumping Rope

You probably never even considered that jumping rope would help you get a good night's rest. The rhythmic actions of jumping rope can help soothe your mind, relieving anxiety and stress before you get into bed. You'll need to be counting your reps and keep a standard speed. It doesn't matter if you go fast or slow—as long as you're focusing on counting the reps, it's okay. Similar to the concept of counting sheep, counting your reps will help relieve your mind of stress, resulting in better sleep!

Timing

The time that you exercise also influences the quality of your sleep. If you perform an intense workout a few hours before bedtime, you may find it harder to fall asleep. This is because exercise increases the core temperature of your body, signaling that it’s time to remain awake. However, after around 90 minutes, body temperature returns to normal, facilitating sleepiness.

Exercising also releases endorphins in the brain. Endorphins elevate brain activity, resulting in the mind and body becoming more active. If you're a night owl and you prefer exercising at night time, we suggest that you do so at least an hour or two before you need to get into bed. This way, your brain and body will get time to cool off and wind down, helping you get a good night's rest.

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