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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: The best time to exercise to ensure a good night's sleep
Caption: The best time to exercise to ensure a good night's sleep. Consistent physical activity can also reduce stress and anxiety, regulate your sleep/wake cycle and reduce symptoms of sleep disorders such as insomnia. According to Leon Bolmeer, fitness expert and owner of Geezers Boxing, it's all down to your natural body clock and whether you're a morning or evening person. ”For those who feel more awake and alert in the evening, exercising later in the day might not affect your sleep. For early risers, evening workouts could disrupt your ability to fall asleep, leading to poorer sleep quality.” Leon notes that morning exercise sets a positive tone for the day ahead and can help "boost alertness and lead to deeper, more restorative sleep”. Meanwhile, afternoon workouts are good because your muscle function is at its peak and you're less likely to suffer an injury. For evening people, the fitness expert recommends avoiding exercise too close to bedtime and doing lower-intensity activities like yoga and stretching to help you relax. ”Be careful not to exercise too close to bedtime as vigorous exercises will increase your heart rate, body temperature, and adrenaline levels, which can all make it harder for your body to wind down.” "While some studies suggest that exercising later in the evening doesn't always negatively impact sleep, research indicates that exercising within an hour of bedtime can reduce sleep efficiency and lead to more time awake after falling asleep.” So, what daytime exercises are best for improving sleep? ”While both strength training and cardio offer benefits, it's the intensity and timing of exercise that make the biggest difference.” Leon suggests activities like boxing and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) as they help reduce stress by lowering cortisol levels and releasing feel-good hormones like endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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