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Irrespective of who you are, what you do, or even whether you suffer from insomnia or not, the amount of physical activity you get during the day has a definite bearing on how well you sleep at night.
If exercise is not yet included in your daily routine, then now is probably a goof time to start including it, because giving your body a chance to enjoy some physical activity on a regular basis assists you with the sleep routine you are trying to get yourself into. Exercising also increases alertness and raises your ambient body temperature.
Ideally, you should exercise at least 3 times a week for around 20 to 30 minutes per session.
It doesn’t matter what specific activities you choose as long as you are able to increase your heart rate and strengthen your lung capacity with whatever you are doing. You might, for example, decide to do something aerobic (which will also increase the amount of oxygen being transferred into your blood) - running, biking, brisk walking, using a treadmill, dancing or a jumping rope.
While you may find it convenient to exercise after work, you must remember that you should never exercise less than 3 to 4 hours before bedtime. Exercise stimulates you and this will disrupt your sleep. This means that although you are exercising on a regular basis, fatigue will still set in as you are not able to sleep well.
Exercise does not necessarily include a gym membership or a home gym. Sometimes the simplest of activities can give you the exercise you need, such as taking the stairs instead of elevator, parking your car a little further from your work place so you have to walk or even cleaning out your house instead of hiring a maid.
If you are one of those unfortunate people whose existing back problems or muscle related issues make vigorous exercising difficult, then don’t take on too much. Opt for non vigorous activities such as yoga, meditation or even traditional methods of exercise such as tai chi.
Yoga is a good option, because it is based on the concept of using controlled breathing techniques and the yogic postures increase blood circulation while stimulating the nervous system, all of which can be a big boost for your efforts to sleep better.
Perhaps the best thing about yoga is that you can practice it in the privacy of your own home with the only requirement being a mat. There really is no need for expensive equipment for yoga, but it is without a doubt a form of exercise that is tremendous for helping you sleep entirely naturally!
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