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7 Gentle Workouts You Can Do Before Bed That May Just Help You Get Better Sleep
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Exercising before bed can help you sleep if you do it right. While cardio exercises will raise your heart rate and get your blood pumping – not ideal for bedtime – a more gentle workout can prepare your body for sleep by cooling you down and loosening your muscles. We found seven workouts on YouTube that are great for nighttime, including a little bit of yoga, Pilates, stretching, and foam rolling. Each one should be low-key enough to not get you too sweaty before bed, but will give you that extra little bit of exercise in your day. Keep reading to check them out.
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