- In a recent study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, researchers investigated if 3-minute resistance exercise breaks in the evening could improve sleep quantity and quality compared to prolonged sitting.
- The study involved 30 healthy adults aged 18-40 in Dunedin, New Zealand, who wore accelerometers to track their activity and sleep patterns.
- Results showed that regular evening activity breaks increased total sleep time by nearly 28 minutes and sleep period time by over 29 minutes, without affecting sleep efficiency or physical activity levels.
- The study suggests that incorporating resistance exercise breaks in the evening can improve sleep duration without disrupting other aspects of sleep or subsequent physical activity.
- This research provides valuable insights into the potential health benefits of evening exercise breaks for improving sleep and overall well-being in adults.
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