3-minute resistance exercises every 30 minutes before bed may enhance sleep quality, per a University of Otago study.

3-minute bursts of resistance exercise every 30 minutes before bedtime may improve sleep quality, according to a study by the University of Otago in New Zealand. The study found that this form of exercise boosted sleep duration by 27 minutes, challenging current recommendations that discourage intense exercise before bed due to its potential to increase body temperature and heart rate. The research involved 30 participants aged between 18 and 40.

July 16, 2024
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