Evening Exercise Timing Boosts Sleep Length and Quality in Older Adults
In older adults, evening physical activity between 7 p.m. and bedtime is linked to longer sleep duration and better sleep quality, morning exercise improves sleep efficiency, but intense workouts within 1 hour of bedtime may delay falling asleep.
- Physical activity after 6 p.m., especially between 7 p.m. and bedtime, links to longer sleep duration and better quality
- Activity in the morning enhances sleep efficiency, promoting a more rested feeling
| Timing | Scientific Observation | Impact Magnitude | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening (after 6 p.m.) | Longer sleep duration and better quality | Increased sleep length | Paul H. Lee (2023), Sleep Health | ||
| Morning | Improved sleep efficiency | More rested feeling | Paul H. Lee (2023), Sleep Health | ||
| Within 1 hour of bedtime | Increased sleep onset latency | Delayed falling asleep | Paul H. Lee (2023), Sleep Health |