Effects of Exercise on Body Temperature

 Effects of Exercise on Body Temperature 

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  If you have trouble sleeping and don't already have a regular exercise program, you should start one if you want to sleep better. Exercise benefits sleep in several ways. For example, exercise increases the body temperature rhythm and allows your body temperatures to "peak" at a higher level. This in turn increases your energy levels throughout the day, leaving you feeling more motivated and alive. And just as body temperature peaks at a higher level through exercise, body temperature will also drop further and more easily. This allows you to sleep more deeply without interruption.

Regular exercise prevents your body's temperature rhythm from remaining relatively even throughout the day. With an appropriate body temperature rhythm, you'll find that you can sleep soundly even if you've had a stressful day or can't do your regular exercise on a certain day. Exercise also delays the drop in body temperature in the evening, and this delay allows you to stay awake and alert for longer without feeling sleepy or tired. And as everyone knows, exercise is a great stress reliever, and stress is one of the main reasons for developing sleep disorders.

If you don't already have an exercise program, you should consider starting one now. The best time to exercise is in the morning, as it promotes a rapid rise in temperature. You should avoid exercising three hours before bedtime, as your body temperature will likely continue to rise and it may be more difficult to fall asleep or stay in deep sleep.

You don't have to run and go to the gym right away to get regular exercise. It's possible to reap the benefits of exercise through its effects on your body temperature with less dramatic actions. Research shows that even moderate exercise throughout the day has many health benefits. If you can't get motivated to exercise regularly, you should find a less intense but physical activity that you enjoy several times a week. This activity can include such things as brisk walking, cycling, or rollerblading. All of these activities will have a significant effect on your body temperature and encourage its rhythm to function at beneficial levels.