How Can Exercise Help My Sleep And Diet?

Having trouble sleeping?  Wishing you ate better?  Try exercising.  Yes, that’s correct.  Diet, exercise, and sleep are intertwined in such a way, that one can help, or hinder, the others just by making small changes in that area.  If you start an exercise routine, it can often lead to better sleep and better decisions in the kitchen.

Exercise is often the scariest part for many and often the furthest laggard of the three mates.  For some reason, people don’t want to do it.  People have to sleep and have to eat.  Yet, most people don’t do them as well as needed.  Exercise, could help.  If you are tired at work, but don’t want to fall asleep at your desk, take a five minute walk.  That’s simple exercise.  It wakes you up. The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of cardiovascular activity per day. If you’re not there yet, slowly work up to this as your goal.

Exercise helps get your heart rate up, gets the blood flowing, it increases the oxygen circulating throughout the body.  Transition that idea to exercising consistently several times a week.  Exercise is about strengthening the body so that it can safely react to the ever-increasing stimuli around us.  During exercise, we break down muscle fibers.  At night, those fibers must be repaired and grow. Your body will let you know it’s time to go to sleep, to recover.  Be sure to listen to your body so that you can come back and have another effective workout the next day.

After an intense workout, possibly with your personal trainer, your body is craving a good source of protein.  Knowing this, you are less likely to choose a fat laden, greasy cheese steak and opt for a leaner source of protein.  There is a level of dietary awareness that comes with achieving fitness goals, allowing us to make the right decision for our body.  Plus, burning more calories daily will help you maintain a healthy weight.

Remember, before starting any exercise or nutritional program, be sure to speak with your primary care physician first. It may be best to start with your annual physical, so you have baseline for your health, as well as possibly heading off any underlying problems that could derail your progress. In some cases, it may be necessary to foster a conversation between your primary care physician and your personal fitness trainer. Not only will this make sure that any health concerns are acknowledged, but the additional insight will help your personal trainer Manhattan maximize your time in the gym.