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How exercising regularly could benefit your sleep

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Vincent
Published date09 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
A new long-term study, published in the journal BMJ Open, found that regularly exercising twice a week or more significantly cuts the risk of insomnia

People who do regular exercise were 42% less likely to have difficulty falling asleep than those who were inactive, and 22% less likely to report symptoms of insomnia, according to the research.

Here are a few tips to help you get into a regular routine... SET SHORT-TERM GOALS "Setting short-term goals can act as a stepping stone to help you reach your target," suggests Olly Banks, personal trainer at Fitness First.

Get working "Whether it's something simple like turning up to a set amount of workouts in a week, or just staying consistent with your nutrition, short-term goals help make positive steps towards the bigger picture." SET REALISTIC TARGETS "The worst thing you can do is set a goal that is too ambitious," says Martyn Oakey, head of fitness at Everlast Gyms, part of Sports Direct. "Set an attainable fitness goal, something that you can work towards that can keep you motivated."

WORK-OUT WITH A FRIEND Penny Weston, a fitness and wellness expert and director of Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat, says: "Keeping exercise fun and consistent is key: for many people, making it a part of your social life is the way to achieve this.

"Often, we are subconsciously looking for an excuse not to do a workout and will find plenty of other things to do instead, but if you know you've scheduled it with a friend, you are more likely to attend as you do...

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