It’s well established that sleep deprivation negatively affects both brainpower and emotional wellness. A person whose sleep is deficient in quantity or quality is more likely to be irritable and moody. Poor sleep also causes problems with concentration, memory, learning and productivity.
However, exercise can help overcome sleeping challenges. Studies have determined that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise helps individuals with insomnia fall asleep faster and wake up less often during the night. What is more, these benefits accrue reasonably fast. After as few as four to 24 weeks of exercising, study participants reported significant improvements in the quality and quantity of their sleep.5
Grand Canyon University has always prioritized the health, safety and quality of life of our students. Here you will find exceptional opportunities, from our state-of-the-art fitness centers to our intramural sports teams to the GCU Outdoor Recreation Program. Our campus even boasts its own golf course and NCAA Division I men’s and women’s golf teams. Click on Request Info above and connect with our admissions department today.
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1https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-symptoms-signs-and-causes.htm, October 2020.
2 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469, October 2020.
3https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110, October 2020.
4https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160208083606.htm, October 2020.
5https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/exercise-and-insomnia, October 2020.