19 Feb 2025

Can a little exercise before bed actually help you to sleep

From Nine To Noon, 11:45 am on 19 February 2025
Woman sleeping in exercise gear on a bed.

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For a long time the thinking on 'exercise before bed' was - don't do it. But is that changing?

Meredith Peddie is a senior lecturer in Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition and was involved in a study that found short bursts of light exercise in the lead-up to bed time might have beneficial effects.

So if you're keen for a better kip - what kind of exercises should you be doing?

And what should we be doing during our day to minimise the time we spend sitting down? Meredith has some suggestions.

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