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. Watch another video with sleeping tips at https://youtu.be/iNGqtEHI3qM
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: https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/10/3/e001774 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.
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Struggling To Sleep? Try These Relaxing Bedtime Stretches!
https://youtu.be/dnH4_Qgq1-g
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https://youtu.be/V2m8zQYLuvk
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Sleep Better At Night With Simple Evening Exercises!
https://youtu.be/Yr_ffMZHdE4
https://www.askdoctorjo.com/video/sleep-better
00:00 – Exercises Before Bed
01:15 – Squats at Chair
02:17 – Heel Raises
03:01 – Marching in Place
03:31 – Standing Hip Abduction
04:15 – Wall Push-ups
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. You can change the tracks in the Settings menu. See how: https://youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po
All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so they may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content.
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.
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: https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/10/3/e001774 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.
Related Videos by Dr. Jo:
Struggling To Sleep? Try These Relaxing Bedtime Stretches!
https://youtu.be/dnH4_Qgq1-g
Top Tips For Side Sleepers To Get The Best Night's Sleep!
https://youtu.be/V2m8zQYLuvk
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Doctor Jo is a Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy.
SUPPORT Ask Doctor Jo and get cool perks by becoming a YouTube Member:
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Sleep Better At Night With Simple Evening Exercises!
https://youtu.be/Yr_ffMZHdE4
https://www.askdoctorjo.com/video/sleep-better
00:00 – Exercises Before Bed
01:15 – Squats at Chair
02:17 – Heel Raises
03:01 – Marching in Place
03:31 – Standing Hip Abduction
04:15 – Wall Push-ups
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. You can change the tracks in the Settings menu. See how: https://youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po
All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so they may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content.
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.
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