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Resistance training may be the best exercise for older adults with insomnia, new study finds


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Published in Health and Fitness on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at 20:43 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

  • Insomnia is a big problem for older adults, and many researchers have said exercise is a good solution. Working out with weights helps the most, according to new research.

A recent study published in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine has found that resistance training could be particularly beneficial for older adults suffering from insomnia. The research, conducted by experts from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, involved 1,097 participants aged 60 and above who were divided into groups engaging in different forms of exercise or no exercise at all. The results indicated that those who participated in resistance training experienced significant improvements in sleep quality compared to other groups. Resistance training not only helped in reducing the time it takes to fall asleep but also decreased the frequency of nighttime awakenings and enhanced overall sleep efficiency. This form of exercise, which includes activities like weight lifting, is suggested to improve sleep by promoting muscle strength, reducing pain, and possibly influencing sleep-regulating hormones. The study underscores the potential of resistance training as a non-pharmacological intervention for managing insomnia in the elderly.

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