Showing posts with label tai chi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tai chi. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Exercise And Sleeping Better



The amount of physical exercise you engage in during the day is one of the key factors to help you get a good sleep at night.  The more active your body is during the day, the more likely you are to relax at night and fall asleep faster.

With regular exercise the quality of sleep you get will improve and the transition between the cycles and phases of sleep will become smoother and more regular.  By keeping up your physical activity during the day, you will find it easier to deal with stress and worries of life.
You should aim at increasing your physical activity during the day.  This is to give your body enough stimulation during the day so that you would not be full of energy at night as this will make it a bit difficult for you to have a good night rest. 

Your body requires a certain amount of physical activity to keep functioning in a healthy manner.  It is also important to note that there should be four to five hours interval between when you exercise and when you go to bed. The ideal exercise time is in the late afternoon or early evening.  You should attempt to exercise at least three or four times a week for a minimum period of 30 minutes or so.

Your exercise may include walking, jogging, running, skipping and any other exercise you enjoy. The aim of this is to increase your heart rate and strengthen the capacity of your lungs. Adding a regular exercise activity to your daily schedule will help improve your overall health and also help you emotionally as well. 

Along with running and walking there are several other physical activities that you can add to your daily schedule to increase your level of physical activity.  If you are not getting enough sleep, you will find aerobic exercises very helpful. One of the major benefits and purposes of exercise is to increase the amount of oxygen that reaches your blood stream and other parts of the body system.  There are some non aerobic exercises that you may find beneficial to help you solve your amnesia problem. This include the following
Yoga

Yoga is an exercise that has a stimulatory effect on your nervous system, especially the brain.  Yoga utilizes breathing techniques and yoga postures to increase the blood circulation to the brain, promoting regular and restful sleeping patterns.  The regular practice of yoga will help you to relax as well as relieve tension and stress.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an ancient art of breathing and movement that was developed by the Chinese monks.  The movements involved are slow and precise, which is ideal if you have joint pains or you are unable to participate in high aerobic exercises.  Research has shown that Tai Chi can help with insomnia by promoting relaxation.

If you don't have enough time to exercise on a regular basis, you should try to sneak moments of activity into your schedule.  Whenever possible, you should take the stairs instead of the elevator, as little activities like that can accumulate over time to give you the required amount of physical activity needed by the body to function properly and healthy.
Your overall goal here is to have a healthy and well balanced life with enough sleep.




Monday, 5 September 2011

WAYS EXERCISE HELP IN STRESS RELIEF



It is no longer news that the health consciousness of our society today has led to increased focus on the health benefits of exercise. There are so many ways exercise is beneficial to man and stress relief is one of them. Regular physical exercise is a very effective way of relieving stress. These are some of the ways exercise help in stress relief:-
PRODUCTION OF ENDORPHINS  Endorphins are the brains feel-good neurotransmitters. Exercise enhances the production of endorphins thereby helping to give your mood a natural boost.
AS A DISTRACTION  Engaging in regular exercise or any form of sports helps take your concentration away from what is causing you stress. You will focus on the very activity you are engaged in thereby helping you to forget about the day’s ups and downs.
AS A MEANS TO SOCIALIZE  Exercise and most physical activities often involve others which makes it an avenue to socialize. This gives you a double benefit of exercising and having fun all together. Apart from making you feel better, working out with others gives you a lot of motivation to work harder without feeling the stress of hard work.
RELAXATION  Exercise helps in the reduction of skeletal muscle tension thereby helping you to feel more relaxed. It energizes, motivate you and improve your mood to deal with the days challenges. It also helps you get sound sleep which is another way of to relieve stress.


Exercise is a very great way of stress relief as it helps you relax well and provide a kind of diversion from your source of stress. It also helps raise your energy level, boost your self esteem as well as boosting your immune system and general well being. Fitting exercise into your day can be a way to deal with future stress.