Movement allows you to sleep better.
PLUS! Get outdoors for added bonus.
Movement and sleep go hand in hand.
It is no secret to most who understand the human body, even a little bit, that the more you move your body, exercise or just use up your energy, the earlier you hit the pillow and the faster you will fall asleep and stay asleep. Add being outdoors into your activity and dreamland will feel heavenly.
Exercise as we know is healthy for us. According to Healthline, #8 of the Top 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise is “Exercise can help with relaxation and sleep quality.”
Here’s the full article:
Besides the obvious benefits such as improved muscle strength and endurance exercise helps with the following, and then some:
Quality of sleep
Decrease risk of disease and inflammation
Calms anxiety and alleviates depression
Strengthens the heart
Carries oxygen to all tissues
Improves circulation
Increases your social circle
Builds confidence
But the sleep you will get, ahhh! The sleep that allows you to easily fall asleep and stay sound asleep! There is nothing better than a good night’s sleep… ok there may be a few things better!!
For many reaching 10,000 steps a day can be difficult, which is good because it means when you do reach 10,000 you are probably quite tired! But for the rest of you, you need to up your daily step count.
I always thought getting up at 5 or 6 a.m. and getting my workout in was the only way. Was I wrong? And it took many years for me to break this routine. And think, I always wondered why I was beyond exhausted as a bodyworker. Then I realized I needed to add my workout to the end of my day, even if tired. This pretty much guaranteed me having the best night’s sleep, and still does!
Of course, I know first hand the other 5 Basics may lead to not sleeping well. It’s not just exercising that plays a vital role in your sleep health but it definitely may be the one thing that needs to increase in order for your head to hit the pillow entering a dream state!
It is still probably morning when you receive this, so it is early enough to take the stairs, walk as much as possible today and see if you reach 10,000 steps, and notice how you fall asleep. (Remember to also increase your water! Lots of walks to the water cooler can add a lot of steps!)
If you are inclined to share what works for you or if you do reach 10,000 and feel so exhausted that you crash early, drop it here, I want to know …
Stay NOURISHED,
Milka & Sporty
