Does Exercise Affect The Quality Of Sleep

Literature review:

1) On behalf of The National Sleep Foundation, Max Hirshkowitz, Youngstedt, O’Connor, and Dishman conducted a research task on how exercise affects sleep duration and the quality of sleep. They reviewed 38 separate studies exploring the relationship between sleep and exercise. Hirshkowitz officially released the results to the public in early 2013. The final results showed that physical exercise does in fact increase total sleep time. Moreover, there was a consistent improvement in the quality of sleep among the 38 people tested. According to[Hirshkowitz, 2013] “physical exercises increased slow wave sleep time, decreased REM sleep time, and prolonged latency to REM sleep.”

Max Hirshkowitz studied at Stanford University and is qualified in Respiratory Medicine, Pulmonology, and Neurology. Stanford University is

The article discusses how if you want to fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more rested you must get moving. Moreover the[How Exercise Affects Sleep , ND] explains how ”as little as 10 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling, can dramatically improve the quality of your nighttime sleep, especially when done on a regular basis.” What’s more, exercisers may reduce their risk for developing troublesome sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome.

What’s The Exercise/Sleep Connection? Lifestyle magazine explains how physical activity improves sleep quality and increases sleep duration. Exercise according to [How Exercise Affects Sleep, ND] also bolster sleep in other ways, because it reduces stress and tires you out. Early morning and afternoon exercise may also help reset the sleep wake cycle by raising body temperature slightly, then allowing it to drop and trigger sleepiness a few hours later. It can be especially be helpful if you are able to exercise outdoors and let your body absorb natural sunlight during the daytime