Recently published in the scientific journal Nature Communications, research shows that exercise within 4 hours before bed is clearly linked to difficulty sleeping, poor sleep and poor sleep. In addition, practitioners also have higher resting heart rate and lower heart rate variation - a sign that the body is not fully relaxed.
Data was collected from more than 14,689 participants globally, continuously monitored for 1 year with a total of 4 million sleepily recorded. Participants wear WHOOP biometric devices to track exercise habits, sleep and cardiovascular index.
Dr Josh Leota from the School of Psychology, University of Monash, who led the study, recommends that those who want to improve sleep quality should finish their workout at least 4 hours before bedtime: If you are forced to exercise close to bedtime, you should choose light forms of exercise such as walking, slow running or relaxing swimming, to limit negative effects and give your body time to relieve.
