Exercise before bed, think again! - Real Mum story on MoM

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I just read an interesting article about exercise before bed. Apparently the optimal time for exercise for a good nights rest is late on the afternoon, before dinner. The reasoning behind this has to do with body temperature. A higher body temperature due to a workout, will wake up the body but, as it cools, it begins to make melatonin, which makes you sleepy!

Posted anonymously, 7th June 2015

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- - coastalkaryn said
  - 22 Jun 2015
    7:50 pm
oh perfect – thanks. Confirms my 5.30pm gym time is the perfect time…

- - mom57522 said
  - 16 Jun 2015
    8:47 pm
Keep you feeling warmer in winter to!

- - christial said
  - 12 Jun 2015
    11:16 am
Makes sense. Because a work out always seems to wake me up if I’m feeling lethargic!

- - mom93821 said
  - 08 Jun 2015
    5:21 am
After dinner is wind down time too-no fear of exercise here after dinner!

- - mum4107 said
  - 08 Jun 2015
    3:18 am
That is interesting. I have not heard that. Thank you xx

- - BellaB said
  - 07 Jun 2015
    5:32 pm
Interesting. I’ve read hat morning is best.

- - mom94125 said
  - 07 Jun 2015
    12:42 pm
yes i have heard this too that some people sleep better. As long as you exercise it is all good!