Need some post-Thanksgiving motivation to exercise?

Dec 05, 2016

Need some post-Thanksgiving motivation to exercise?                
 
Hi folks!
Thanksgiving has come and gone. If you're like me and need some motivation to work through the post-Thanksgiving turkey bulge, look no further! Moreover, as the end of 2016 draws near and a new year is upon the horizon, you are probably thinking about New Year's resolutions - of which "increase physical activity" often tops the list! But why wait till January 1? Here's some motivation to pull out the weights, put in that exercise video, head to the gym, join that fitness class and get cracking...there's good reason to...
Check out this blog on the importance of exercise for cognitive functioning.
 http://www.health.harvard.edu/...

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Karllen LawrenceBacker

Ava (the turkey)...is that you? Good article Doc. I am heading to the gym now.

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About This Project

Battle of the clocks: Does your biological clock determine whether the timing of exercise impairs or promotes sleep?

Wesleyan University

Higher levels of exercise have been linked to better sleep but it is unclear whether the time of day at which individuals exercise plays a role. This project examines whether the regularity and timing of exercise (early versus late), and circadian-type impact sleep. We examine these questions among athlete and non-athlete students to determine when (and for whom) does exercising lead to better sleep.