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Sleep Expert Advises Against Late-Night Workouts
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In Short: The expert advised that morning exercise is generally preferable, but evening workouts can still be beneficial if completed at least two to three hours before bedtime.
A sleep specialist recently appeared on the Unscripted by Meghana Reddy podcast to discuss the timing of workouts and its impact on sleep.
According to the specialist, intense late-night workouts can increase body temperature, heart rate, and alertness, making it harder for some individuals to fall asleep.
Dr Sunil Kumar K, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology at Aster CMI Hospital in Bangalore, noted that while late-night workouts are not harmful for everyone, they can pose challenges for those who struggle with sleep.
Dr Kumar emphasized that moderate evening exercise can still be beneficial and does not necessarily lead to poor sleep quality.
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The report adds that morning or afternoon workouts may be preferable for individuals who have difficulty sleeping, but it does not specify the exact physiological mechanisms behind these effects.
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- For those who cannot work out in the morning, she said evening exercise can still work, but cautioned against late-night workouts, as exercising too close to bedtime may make it harder for some people to “wind down and sleep well”.
- “This is because exercise increases body temperature, heart rate, breathing and alertness, and the stimulating effect may take time to settle, especially in people who are already sensitive to sleep disruption,” he told indianexpress.com.
- While the specialist stressed anytime before 7 pm, Dr Kumar said that “if you need to exercise at night, it is generally better to finish vigorous workouts at least 2–3 hours before bedtime”.
- DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to.