Is exercising, such as crunches or push ups before going to sleep bad for health?

[peachblossomluck]

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+1 y

I'm trying something new for restful sleep.

[swiftsaver602]

It's not necessarily bad but it's not the smartest thing to do if you're goal is a restful sleep. Make sure it's early enough (a couple hours?) so the adrenaline can wear off before you try to sleep.

Something low key right before bed would be best... like reading a book, drinking a hot beverage, meditating, etc.

[detlef]

I often do squats just before bed. They prevent and/or cure restless leg (at least for me). Just stand next to the bed, rest your hands on the bed lightly, and squat down to the floor, then stand back up. Gets the heart seriously pumping and the legs will really be feeling the burn.

[coolbreeze]

It's good for your health. And the workout should make you sleep better.

[peachblossomluck]

That's great news! Thank you:)

[coolbreeze]

Your very welcome. Other tips to sleep well is try not to eat anything or drink anything before going to bed because it will mess up your sleep at night.

[coolbreeze]

Thank you very much for the upvote.

[BeerFarts]

They're good for you if you can fall asleep afterwards. Personally, I'd be too amped up to fall asleep if I work out lose to bedtime.

[broadshoulders]

Why before bed?
If you mean after dinner, then don't. Your body needs energy for digestion and energy for workout.
Body has to be refuelled after exercise.

[Helpmeplease44]

Not at all.

I do them right before bed and when I wake up (pushups and situps)

[hifromkai]

Nope but you should drink water and give yourself a little time to unwind before you go to bed or you can get pretty bad muscle cramps

[OGarD]

Your body will recover from the workout while you sleep. As long you don't have any major health problems you should be fine.

[Jayded1]

It aids in a restful sleep and lets the body heal faster. You are good to go.

[Mesonfielde]

I'd imagine that's actually good for your health.

[Yanoa_Yanza]

I'd do it a bit earlier

[Eyeofthestorm]

I don't see why it would be. Keep it up!

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

why would it be?