Sleep Better At Night With Simple Evening Exercises!
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone! A survey by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that in the US, nearly 40% of adults age 45-64 report not getting enough sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep not only helps improve your mood and energy, but it also lowers disease risk.
A recent study in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggests that doing short strength training and exercise breaks in the evening can help you sleep longer. This contradicts the “wind down” theory before bed, but it may be worth trying if you are not sleeping well at night. Three minutes of exercises, every 30 minutes for 4 hours in the evening, stopping at least 1 hour before bedtime is the recommendation.
These simple stretches are easy to do every day to help seniors stay mobile, independent, and pain free from head to toe! They can also help improve balance, gait, and decrease the risk of falls. And they are not just for seniors, they are also great for anyone looking for a simple every day routine.
When should I stretch, and what kind of stretch should I use? Dynamic or Static? This video explores how pre and post workout stretching can help prevent injuries, and the importance of knowing when to do each version of stretching.
This seated stretching routine for seniors focuses on simple stretches that can help loosen up the muscles in the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and knees.
Exercising your tendons isn't something most people think about since tendons aren’t muscles, but tendon-specific exercises can improve joint health, reduce pain and stiffness, and improve speed and agility.
Wearable technology can help relieve stress and anxiety by improving your heart rate variability (HRV). Over time, this can help your body learn how to recover from stress more quickly.
This seated exercise routine for seniors focuses on simple exercises that can help loosen up and strengthen the muscles in the neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees, and ankles. It’s a great daily routine at any age.
If you're a Retail Worker and you stand all day, that can put a lot of stress on your body, especially your back, neck, feet, and hips. These stretches and exercises are great for retail workers, teachers, factory workers, or anyone who stands a lot throughout the day.
