Could exercising before bed actually be the key to quality sleep?

A researcher explains a new study that says it might be good to exercise before bed.

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Youll be risking your precious hours ofquality sleep.

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Ph.D candidate at the University of Otago in New Zealand and sedentary behavior researcher

But theres new research that suggests that may not be entirely true.

Whats the research saying?

That means its best to avoid strenuous exercise before bed.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

But what about other types of exercise?

Gale and her team of fellow researchers selected 30 people between ages 18 to 40 who are non-smokers.

Participants wore an activity tracker for seven days, tracking their daily activity and sleep patterns.

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In the first session, participants had to sit for four hours straight.

After the sessions were complete, they returned to their normal, real-life environment.

What kind of exercise is good to do before bed?

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

Ph.D candidate at the University of Otago in New Zealand and sedentary behavior researcher

Instead, short bursts of bodyweight resistance exercise might have benefits, per the study.

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Take this one slow and remember you want to keep your heart rate pretty low before bed.

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