A new study highlights the benefits of strength training for improving sleep quality and alleviating insomnia, particularly among older adults. Resistance exercises such as weightlifting and push-ups are shown to be more effective than aerobic activities.

Among the participants, 41 showed insomnia symptoms. The sleep quality of these insomniacs significantly improved as they engaged in intense physical activities. They slept better

The authors expressed some surprise that strength training alone seemed a better sleep aide than the combination of aerobic exercise with strength training or the combination of s