{"id":44909,"date":"2022-07-11T00:40:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T00:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=44909"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"before-bed-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/before-bed-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Before Bed Workout: Why And How To Do It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/before-bed-workout\/#Should_You_Workout_Before_Bed\" >Should You Workout Before Bed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/before-bed-workout\/#How_Long_Before_Bed_Should_You_Work_Out\" >How Long Before Bed Should You Work Out?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/before-bed-workout\/#What_Type_Of_Exercise_Is_Best\" >What Type Of Exercise Is Best?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/before-bed-workout\/#What_To_Eat_After_A_Late_Night_Workout\" >What To Eat After A Late Night Workout?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/before-bed-workout\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a great number of reasons to have a good sleep at night. Sleep can contribute to a better mood, increase your alertness throughout the day, and help you think more clearly. Getting necessary amounts of sleep can also help reduce stress, lower your risk of heart disease, and improve your overall physical health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/how-sleep-works\/why-do-we-need-sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective ways to ensure that you get a good night&#8217;s sleep is to practice a nighttime routine. This can include things like reading before bed, taking a relaxing bath, or doing a light <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-drinking-milk-before-bed-good-for-weight-loss\/\">before bed<\/a> workout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise has numerous benefits, including improving your sleep quality. In fact, research has found that people who exercise on a regular basis sleep better than those who don&#8217;t have such <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eat-before-or-after-walking-to-lose-weight\/\">a habit<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5385214\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Workout_Before_Bed\"><\/span><strong>Should You Workout Before Bed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is good to workout before bed if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You struggle to fall asleep at night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You choose the right exercises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You time your workout correctly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You struggle to find time for a workout during the day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A right before bed workout routine can solve these problems. It can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dynamic-warm-up-exercises\/\">fall asleep faster<\/a>, have better sleep throughout the night, and feel rested and refreshed in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s better than not working out at all and if done right, it has a host of benefits for your body and mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching-before-bed\/\">Benefits Of Stretching Before Bed<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Before_Bed_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43402 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/11.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Before_Bed_Should_You_Work_Out\"><\/span><strong>How Long Before Bed Should You Work Out?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timing of your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bedtime-drinks\/\">before bed<\/a> workout is important. Performing high intensity workout sets too close to bedtime can actually make you struggle to fall asleep. Exercise raises your body temperature and releases endorphins, both of which can keep you feeling energized when instead you want to be winding down for the night (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyfinds.org\/exercise-bedtime-bad-nights-sleep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best option is to finish your workout at least a few hours <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/should-you-eat-before-a-workout\/\">before<\/a> bedtime. In this way, your body will have enough time to cool down and relax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Before_Bed_Workout\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Before_Bed_Workout\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43409 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Type_Of_Exercise_Is_Best\"><\/span><strong>What Type Of Exercise Is Best?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also recommended to choose the before-bedtime-exercises <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/working-out-before-work\/\">carefully<\/a>. Avoid any physical activity that is too strenuous or that gets your heart rate up too high (for example, running, biking or lifting weights).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, opt for a medium to low intensity mini-workout before bed. This <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ei_4baY6U3c\">5-minute before-bed-workout by BetterMe<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to wrap up a busy day and prepare your body for a good night&#8217;s sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprising 9 moderate-intensity <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-exercises-per-muscle-group\/\">exercises<\/a>, it will help you relax your muscles and ease into sleep mode gradually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"5 min BEFORE BED WORKOUT for weight loss and better sleep\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ei_4baY6U3c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/carbs-before-bed\/\">Carbs Before Bed: What Does Science Say?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat_After_A_Late_Night_Workout\"><\/span><strong>What To Eat After A Late Night Workout?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re working out close to bedtime, it&#8217;s important to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-time-should-you-stop-eating-before-bed\/\">light snack<\/a> after your workout. This will help replenish your energy levels and prevent your blood sugar from dropping too low during the night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small piece of fruit, a handful of nuts, or a yogurt are all good options. Just be sure to avoid eating anything too heavy or sugary, which can actually make it harder to sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A before bed workout can help you sleep better by reducing stress, improving your sleep quality, and cooling down your body temperature. Just be sure to finish your workout a few hours before bedtime and choose exercises that are medium to low intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Before_Bed_Workout\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a great number of reasons to have a good sleep at night. Sleep can contribute to a better mood, increase your alertness throughout the day, and help you think more clearly. 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