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The Impact of Exercise on Sleep Quality
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Exercise has been shown to enhance sleep quality, particularly in the amount and consistency of deep, non-REM sleep. However, intensive exercise may come at the cost of a decrease in the amount of REM sleep, and some studies suggest that aerobic exercise may have a slight advantage over resistance training in promoting sleep.
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Exercise is beneficial for sleep, but it comes at the cost of REM sleep.
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Exercise, Sleep
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Exercise is beneficial for sleep, but it comes at the cost of REM sleep. Intense resistance exercise may trigger inflammatory responses that could affect sleep quality.
ChapterThe Impact of Exercise on Sleep Quality
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Exercise can boost the amount and continuity of deep sleep and total sleep.
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Exercise
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Exercise can boost the amount and continuity of deep sleep and total sleep. Studies are being done to understand the different types of exercise and their effects on the body and brain.