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Exercise has demonstrated benefits in all areas of physical and mental health, and that includes sleep quality.
One specific type of exercise – strength training – has been linked to a sleepless prevention in older adults, according to a new study.
Researchers have analyzed data from 25 randomized tests that measured the effects of physical exercise on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality (PSQI) index, which is a questionnaire that estimates the sleep quality of respondents over a one-month period.
The studies included 2,170 people who were 60 or older.
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Force training “exercises that increase muscle strength, making muscles work against weight or strength and using anaerobic metabolism, such as lifting weights, arm curls, wall pushes and resistance” were found to have the greatest positive effect on sleep, raising sleep points by 5.75 points.
One specific type of exercise – strength training – has been linked to a sleepless prevention in older adults, according to a new study. (istock)
By comparison, aerobic (cardio) – such as running, juggling, cycling, dancing, hiking, swimming, gardening and fast walking – improved sleep scores by 3.76 points.
Combination exercise (a mixture of aerobic, strengthening, balanced and flexible exercises) only accelerated points by 2.54 points.
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“An exercise that strengthens muscles, instead of aerobic or combination exercises, is the most effective way to improve sleep quality,” the researchers have concluded.
Sleep quality was shown to decline with age, the study noted.
Between 30% and 48% of the elderly complain about sleepiness, while 12% to 20% suffer from insomnia.
“An exercise that strengthens muscles, rather than aerobic or combination exercises, is the most effective way to improve sleep quality.”
Lorna Kleidman, a certified personal coach and founder of Lornafit in New York, agrees that strength -training can improve sleep.
“I saw it primarily with my mid -life female clients, who had previously had trouble sleeping due to hormonal changes,” Kleidman, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital.
The physical effort helps the body naturally lower, causing a deeper, more restoration sleep, one expert said. (istock)
“Resistance training improves insomnia as it helps to regulate the circadian rhythm, the sleep/wake cycle,” she continued. “Sleep quality is improved by reducing stress hormones and promoting the release of adenosine inducing fatigue.”
The physical effort also helps the body naturally lower, causing a deeper, more restoration sleep, Kleidman added.
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Certified Personal Coach ruled Pagett, the founder and owner of R Personal Fitness in New York City, agreed that a 30-minute moderate-intensive strength training training can show an improvement in sleep that same night.
“Strong training regularly requires that your body needs a higher quality rest to recover,” the expert, who has not been involved in the study either, told Fox News Digital.
Between 30% and 48% of the elderly complain about sleepiness, while 12% to 20% suffer from insomnia. (istock)
“It helps you regulate your body temperature, have a better resting rhythm and fall into a deeper sleep, faster.”
Improved sleep quality, reduced day sleepiness and lower severity of sleep apnea are all benefits, according to Pagett.
Recommendations on Force -Training
The American Heart Association recommends that adults strive at least two strong training sessions a week.
“To maximize the benefits, I personally recommend that people look at incorporating strong training three to four times a week,” Pagett advised.
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Kleidman recommends completing squats, shooting, moons, pressure, traction and rotation, with two to three sets of all movements.
“Add a few minutes of Hiit (high-intensive interval training) and you have a thorough session for strength, bone health and burning fat,” she said.
The American Heart Association recommends that adults strive at least two strong training sessions a week. (istock)
Strength training becomes more important with age, both experts agreed.
“Resistance training is the first thing that women have to think when they plan their training sessions,” Kleidman said.
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“It is necessarily preserved the muscle we lose due to estrogen decrease, along with conservation of bone mass and maintaining our metabolism.”
Men also need to keep muscle, which can be lost by declining testosterone, added Kleidman.
“I also recommend eating many protein-focus meals throughout the day, with the biggest consumption coming at breakfast and directly after exercise,” one expert said. (istock)
Pagett has shown previous studies, which show about 30% of adults over 70, have trouble walking, getting out of a chair or climbing steps.
“These trends in physical limitation are directly linked to higher rates of falls, chronic disease, nursing home acceptance and mortality,” he said.
“Resistance training improves insomnia as it helps regulate the circadian rhythm.”
The timing of exercise is also important, Pagett noted.
“For one to two hours after exercise, your body releases endorphins that give you a kick from an adrenaline that can raise your energy levels, so I recommend trying to exercise at least three hours before you intend to sleep,” he advised.
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults receive between seven and nine hours of sleep every night. (istock)
“I also recommend eating many protein-focus meals throughout the day, with the biggest consumption coming at breakfast and directly after exercise,” Pagett said.
“This helps to minimize pain and help help your recovery.”
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The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults receive between seven and nine hours of sleep every night.
