The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, USA, has conducted research that has shown certain types of physical activities can positively influence your sleep routine.Getting a good night’s sleep is vital in supporting your general health and well-being. When compared to those who carried out no physical activity, those that did partake reported having better sleep habits.Activities including gardening, walking, running and Pilates all had a positive impact.Michael Grandner, who was in charge of the study, explained:
"Lab studies show that lack of sleep is associated with poor physical and mental performance.”
He went on to say that additional studies were necessary to understand a wider range of activities and the impact they could have on sleep patterns, and how these patterns could benefit or hinder a person’s ability to carry out a certain activity.The research was a correlation of analysed sleep data and activity for over 400,000 adults. The amount of sleep secured was compared with the activity that was completed. As well as looking at the level and type of physical activity we conduct, it is important to reflect upon your current sleep environment, as that can also be a major factor in having a disturbed sleep.Depending on the age of your mattress, it may be that it is no longer providing you with adequate support. Contact our team and peruse our large selection of mattresses and bedroom accessories that could help to transform your bedroom into the perfect sleep zone.
