Light Evening Exercises Improve Sleep Duration by 30 Minutes

New research shows that short bursts of activity before bed can enhance sleep without disrupting quality.

Study participants who performed three-minute exercise breaks every 30 minutes slept 30 minutes longer on average.
Exercises included chair squats, calf raises, and standing knee raises, which can be done without special equipment.
The research challenges current guidelines that discourage evening exercise due to potential sleep disruption.
Improved sleep duration from light evening exercises may reduce risks of diabetes and heart disease.
Further studies are needed to confirm these findings in real-life settings and understand the underlying mechanisms.