Want better sleep? Go for a 10 min walk.
Yup. I’m going to go over 3 different ways going for a 10 walk outside can help you sleep better.
Ready?
Tip No. 1! Regular movement and exercise can help improve your sleep. Not only does it help tire you out to make you fall asleep, it will also help the QUALITY of your sleep.
In fact, some studies show it actually can help improve your deep sleep phase, which is when your body helps you physically recover and recharge from the day. Pretty cool, right?
Tip No. 2 is all about stress.
Getting outside for a change of scenery can help you cut stress.
As you know, too much stress can cause your body’s hormone system to get out of whack with your cortisol levels rising at the wrong time of the day. Cortisol is one of your body’s fight-or-flight hormones, which is a great thing to have when you need it … but it can really do a number on you when you don’t have anything to actually fight against!
When you have too much of it at the wrong time (which WAY too many of us do), it can definitely interfere with your sleep. That’s why it’s a good idea to take little “destress” breaks during the day, and going for a walk is a great way to do that.
Getting outside for a break lets you enjoy the sun and the outdoors, get a new perspective on things, or just get some fresh air!
Tip 3 doesn’t get enough respect. It’s all about the power of natural light. Letting your body get some sunshine every day will help keep your body’s natural internal clock running properly. Your body has its own internal clock, sometimes called your circadian rhythm, and stress, lack of light, or poor sleep quality can confuse it.
As soon as you wake up in the morning, turn on the lights or get some natural light, so your body gets the signal that it’s morning and it’s time to go! Who knew that drinking your morning coffee on the deck had some bonus benefits?
I hope this has been a help to you, and that you get a great night of sleep tonight!
Yup. I’m going to go over 3 different ways going for a 10 walk outside can help you sleep better.
Ready?
Tip No. 1! Regular movement and exercise can help improve your sleep. Not only does it help tire you out to make you fall asleep, it will also help the QUALITY of your sleep.
In fact, some studies show it actually can help improve your deep sleep phase, which is when your body helps you physically recover and recharge from the day. Pretty cool, right?
Tip No. 2 is all about stress.
Getting outside for a change of scenery can help you cut stress.
As you know, too much stress can cause your body’s hormone system to get out of whack with your cortisol levels rising at the wrong time of the day. Cortisol is one of your body’s fight-or-flight hormones, which is a great thing to have when you need it … but it can really do a number on you when you don’t have anything to actually fight against!
When you have too much of it at the wrong time (which WAY too many of us do), it can definitely interfere with your sleep. That’s why it’s a good idea to take little “destress” breaks during the day, and going for a walk is a great way to do that.
Getting outside for a break lets you enjoy the sun and the outdoors, get a new perspective on things, or just get some fresh air!
Tip 3 doesn’t get enough respect. It’s all about the power of natural light. Letting your body get some sunshine every day will help keep your body’s natural internal clock running properly. Your body has its own internal clock, sometimes called your circadian rhythm, and stress, lack of light, or poor sleep quality can confuse it.
As soon as you wake up in the morning, turn on the lights or get some natural light, so your body gets the signal that it’s morning and it’s time to go! Who knew that drinking your morning coffee on the deck had some bonus benefits?
I hope this has been a help to you, and that you get a great night of sleep tonight!
by TonyStark99 via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding
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