These exercises had a direct positive impact on sleep efficiency and length, more so than standard sleeping pills, making them a worthwhile activity for those looking to sleep better.
The review, published in the BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, looked at 22 randomised controlled trials involving over 1,300 people with symptoms of insomnia or with clinically diagnosed insomnia. It also looked at 13 strategies used to help people sleep better, including exercise interventions and some non-exercise related treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and massage.
