How to get into regular exercise as study finds it 'significantly reduces insomnia risk'
dailyrecord.co.ukFitness experts have shared tips on how to maintain regular exercise, as new research has found it "significantly reduces insomnia risk".A new long-term study published in the journal BMJ Open this week discovered working out regularly twice a week or more significantly lowers chances of the disorder which impacts sleeping patterns.According to the research, people who exercise regularly were 42 per cent less likely to struggle falling asleep than those who were inactive and 22 per cent less likely to report symptoms of insomnia.
These include difficulty sleeping at night, falling asleep during the day, depression, anxiety and poor focus.Everyone's fitness journey is unique so there's no one-size-fits-all approach.
For some people, the thought of regular exercise can be overwhelming, especially if they have not found a form they enjoy. But here are a few simple tips to help you establish a regular routine, shared by the professionals.While long-term goals can provide a helpful sense of direction towards a healthier lifestyle, focusing on distant outcomes may reduce motivation if they seem unattainable."Setting short-term goals can act as a stepping stone to help you reach your target," suggests Olly Banks, personal trainer at Fitness First. "Whether it's something simple like attending a set number of workouts in a week, or just staying consistent with your nutrition, short-term goals help make positive steps towards the bigger picture."Martyn Oakey, the fitness boss at Everlast Gyms, which is part of Sports Direct, has stressed the importance of setting achievable goals."It's great to be ambitious, and we all want to start as we mean to go on, but the worst thing you can do is set a goal that is too ambitious," says
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