Poor sleep quality is not only detrimental to our fitness goals, but is also damaging to our mental health and quality of life. Luckily, there are steps that can be taken. Try some of these evening exercises for a few weeks and see if they make a difference to your sleep patterns.
Yoga
Yoga is a fantastic exercise for helping you sleep. Especially if stress is one of the main reasons for your lack of sleep. The combination of posture, breathing, and stretching makes it eminently relaxing and it signals to your body as well as your mind that it’s time to sleep.
Breathing Exercises
If you don’t want to partake in full-blown yogic exercise before bed, you can just do breathing exercises. These are still really effective on their own. Practice deep breathing in to the count of five and breathe out to the count of five.
Stretching
Stretching is also a really great sleep enabler. Stretch out your whole body before bed. This will relax your muscles and allow you to drift off quickly.
Run
An evening run can be advisable as the endorphins help you relax and the cardiovascular stimulation helps keep your body happy. Generally, this will help you sleep, but for some people it can wake them up. See what’s best for you.
