Regular Exercise Improves Sleep Quality in Older Adults
Regular exercise significantly enhances overall sleep quality in older adults by reducing the time to fall asleep, increasing total sleep time, and improving sleep efficiency, with resistance training showing stronger effects than aerobic exercise alone.
- Regular exercise boosts sleep quality in adults over 60, lowering PSQI scores significantly
- Both walking and strength training improve sleep, with resistance showing stronger impacts
| Metric | Scientific Observation | Impact Magnitude | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep Quality | Reduced PSQI scores | Significant pooled effect size | ||
| Sleep Onset Latency | Decreased time to fall asleep | Measurable reduction | ||
| Total Sleep Time | Increased duration | Improved efficiency | ||
| Resistance Training | Stronger effects on sleep | Better than aerobic alone |