New study says these workouts don't just build strength — they improve your sleep, too

Woman smiling and stretching in bed.

If you struggle to sleep at night, you’ve probably been told somewhere along the line to try exercising more. But that doesn’t necessarily mean lifting weights or powering through a HIIT session before bed is the most effective route to a good night’s sleep.

Scientists have been looking into which types of exercise work best for easing insomnia, and a recent study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine reveals the verdict.