Are You Getting Enough Exercise?
People who exercise have less trouble falling asleep at night than people who don’t. But don’t exercise in the late evening or right before you go to sleep, as exercise raises your body temperature, making sleep more difficult.
If the only time you can exercise is before you go to bed, when you take your after-exercise shower, slowly turn down the hot water and allow the colder temperature to cool your body.
If you’re not already exercising, start now. A walk after dinner will help your digestion and make it easier to fall asleep at night. You can also swim, ride a bike, play a sport, go to a gym — anything you enjoy that gets you moving.
If you exercise on a regular basis, your body will secrete endorphins, hormones that produce a pleasurable sensation. Endorphins will cause you to begin craving exercise.
Simply put — exercise that results in physical tiredness will help you get a good night’s sleep.
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