Participants committed to walking 10,000 steps every day.
Researchers found that this intervention improved sleep quality for all participants.
Somebenefits of walkingthat can help you sleep better include:
How Much Do You Have to Walk?
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There is no exact prescription for how much you must walk to improve your sleep.
What Is the Best Time to Walk for Better Sleep?
There’s no single “right time” to go for a walk if your goal is better sleep.
Simply make a run at walk more throughout the day at a time that’s best for you.
There’s a common myth that exercising at night makes it harder to fall asleep.
That said, exercising late in the day may affect sleep quality in some people.
It’s important to listen to your body and adjust exercise timing to optimize sleep quality.
Keep a log of your sleep to help monitor any improvements.
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