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Physical activity definitely makes a difference, but in my experience it will never cause me to sleep like my kids. That ship has sailed. I was very active last

Physical activity definitely makes a difference, but in my experience it will never cause me to sleep like my kids. That ship has sailed. I was very active last year, and had many days of 30k steps, sometimes although rarely 40k steps and I can't say I ever experienced falling a sleep and sleeping 8h rock solid. Maybe once. edit: just checked, I did a 120km bike ride this year and the next night I slept for around 6h.

bad_username 3y ago
> I did a 120km bike ride this year and the next night I slept for around 6h. Intensive or prolonged exercise (especially close to bedtime) can actually interfere with sleep. I never sleep very well the night after 10k runs or 60km+ rides. There is a sweet spot (for sleep quality) between zero exercise and too much exercise.
anonuser123456 3y ago
Long bouts of cardio nearly always interfere with my sleep. But I don’t think that’s abnormal; the body should be raising cortisol in response to energy demands. Try weight training in the morning. I’m someone that doesn’t usually nap… but after starting weight training I find myself needing a nap in the afternoon, and it is much easier to fall asleep.
- InSteady 3y ago
  My anecdotal experience agrees with this. Long/intense cardio doesn't improve my sleep but weight training seems to. Occasionally I have to struggle to stay awake to keep my schedule, which is marvelous compared to struggling to fall asleep!
- locallost 3y ago
  I do early morning weight training two to three times a week. When I get a good workout I noticed the sleepiness in the afternoon too, but I still do not sleep like my kids. To be clear, I don't have insomnia or a very difficult sleep, but the article is in general about sleeping less as you age. Leading a healthy lifestyle will definitely help get a better sleep, but now being around 40 years old, I just don't sleep like when I was a child, teenager or even in my late twenties. I don't need an alarm anymore for instance, I'll just wake up at 6am 6:30 no matter what I do.

bad_username 3y ago

> I did a 120km bike ride this year and the next night I slept for around 6h. Intensive or prolonged exercise (especially close to bedtime) can actually interfere with sleep. I never sleep very well the night after 10k runs or 60km+ rides. There is a sweet spot (for sleep quality) between zero exercise and too much exercise.

anonuser123456 3y ago

Long bouts of cardio nearly always interfere with my sleep. But I don’t think that’s abnormal; the body should be raising cortisol in response to energy demands. Try weight training in the morning. I’m someone that doesn’t usually nap… but after starting weight training I find myself needing a nap in the afternoon, and it is much easier to fall asleep.

InSteady 3y ago
My anecdotal experience agrees with this. Long/intense cardio doesn't improve my sleep but weight training seems to. Occasionally I have to struggle to stay awake to keep my schedule, which is marvelous compared to struggling to fall asleep!
locallost 3y ago
I do early morning weight training two to three times a week. When I get a good workout I noticed the sleepiness in the afternoon too, but I still do not sleep like my kids. To be clear, I don't have insomnia or a very difficult sleep, but the article is in general about sleeping less as you age. Leading a healthy lifestyle will definitely help get a better sleep, but now being around 40 years old, I just don't sleep like when I was a child, teenager or even in my late twenties. I don't need an alarm anymore for instance, I'll just wake up at 6am 6:30 no matter what I do.