How long after starting an exercise program do you get more effecient sleep?

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sgregory1522 asked:


I have read that when you exercise, your body gets more deep sleep- thus the same amount of time gets more restoration and you sleep less. I have only been exercising for about a month. How long until I can feel the benifits of less sleep?
I understand at the begining I need more sleep so my body can grow into the new energy needed, but after that , you get more efficient sleep.

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2 Responses to “How long after starting an exercise program do you get more effecient sleep?”
  1. yums Says:

    if you want to have a better sleep i find doing yoga before bed time makes you stress free and therefore helps you relax for a better sleep. youll find some great yoga routines in this article

  2. lawsonmc11 Says:

    Actually, your body may need more rest because you are working out more regularly now. It is true that regular exercise does lead to extended REM sleep pattern which giving you a more restful night. But now that you are exerting more energy your body may require that you rest longer to rebuild the muscle broken down during your workouts.

    I have been working out 5-6 days a week pretty consistently for a while now and I can get through most of my days on 6-7 hours of sleep.

    I know of people that have just conditioned themselves to get the most out of 3-4 hours of sleep a night just takes time.