Five PT-Approved Calming Exercises for a Deep Night’s Sleep
Let movement be your melatonin!
A light mobility routine is one of the most overlooked ‘hacks’ for calming the nervous system and inducing sleep. It costs nothing and can be done virtually anywhere. While not everyone has the luxury of time, we can all afford to move for 2–3 minutes daily. This investment will not only improve your mobility and joint health but also lower your respiration and heart rate to induce a sense of calm. Furthermore, these exercises can be a great solution to reducing bodily soreness and pain.
To help you achieve all of these benefits, I want to introduce 5 easy movements you can implement into your nighttime routine to reset your body before sleep. For each exercise, do your best to listen to your body, only going to your maximum pain-free range of motion. Take deep breaths and prioritize deeply feeling the stimulus rather than rushing through reps for the sake of getting things done. While it may seem trivial to set aside just a few minutes for mobility, this habit will eventually snowball into a transformative habit over time!
Sleep Like a Baby with These Easy Exercises
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