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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Adam Meyer

No, not running — this low-impact workout improves your mobility (and your sleep)

Woman performing a back stretch in upward facing dog on yoga mat by the water during stretching routine.

Wind down at night with a low-intensity routine that supports recovery, enhances movement quality and promotes better rest. Evening workouts often get a bad rap for negatively impacting sleep, but the problem with evening exercise isn’t when you move — it’s how.

Some studies show that high-intensity training, heavy lifting and explosive workouts late at night can interfere with sleep by driving up your heart rate, spiking cortisol and elevating your core body temperature.

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