Resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health. More than a third of Americans don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the study. The study was published in the journal, ‘American Health Association’.
The study is one of the largest and longest exercise trials in a general adult population to directly compare the effects of different types of exercise on multiple sleep parameters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report identified the need for more research into resistance exercise and sleep outcomes.
Not getting enough sleep is linked to weight gain, diabetes and inflammation, all of which can worsen cardiovascular disease. Sleeping too much or too little also has been shown to increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and death. The recommended amount for adults is seven to eight hours a day, according to the American Heart Association.
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