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Suneeta Sunny

Should You Exercise Before Bed? Here's What Study Suggests For Better Sleep

The study revealed that incorporating resistance exercise "activity breaks" at night can improve sleep duration. (Credit: Image by drobotdean on Freepik)

Should you wind down with calming activities or go all out with an intense workout for a restful night's sleep? While it's well-known that daytime physical activity can enhance sleep quality, rigorous exercise before bed is often discouraged.

Contrary to conventional sleep advice, a new study has found that evening exercise does not disrupt sleep quality. According to the study published in BMJ Open Sports and Exercise Medicine, incorporating resistance exercise "activity breaks" at night can improve sleep duration.

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