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How Exercise Can Help You Get a Better Night’s Rest

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“In the short term, exercise boosts our wake drive a little bit. But in the long term, meaning over the course of the day, exercise is going to boost our sleep drive as well,” explained Alicia Roth, PhD, sleep psychologist for Cleveland Clinic. Image for illustration purposes
“In the short term, exercise boosts our wake drive a little bit. But in the long term, meaning over the course of the day, exercise is going to boost our sleep drive as well,” explained Alicia Roth, PhD, sleep psychologist for Cleveland Clinic. Image for illustration purposes
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CLEVELAND CLINIC – Find yourself tossing and turning at night?

Getting up and moving throughout the day may be key to helping you get a better night’s rest.

“In the short term, exercise boosts our wake drive a little bit. But in the long term, meaning over the course of the day, exercise is going to boost our sleep drive as well,” explained Alicia Roth, PhD, sleep psychologist for Cleveland Clinic.

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Any type of physical activity may help with insomnia, according to Dr. Roth.

Whether it’s cardio, strength training or simply walking your dog – consistently moving your body each day is crucial.

In fact, those in a recent study who were persistently active were 55% more likely to be normal sleepers.

Dr. Roth, who was not involved in the study, stressed the time of day you exercise doesn’t matter too much, but you want to avoid strenuous activity at least an hour before bed.

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Although being active can increase your sleep drive, you may still struggle to get a good night’s rest because of a broader sleep issue.

“Any sleep problem, unfortunately, is very multidimensional. There’s a lot that goes in to having a sleep problem, so there’s never going to be one thing that cures your sleep issues,” Dr. Roth said. “It’s probably going to be a mix of things you change or a mix of new habits you develop.”

Dr. Roth added it’s best to seek help from an expert if you’re consistently experiencing issues with your sleep.

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