A recent study shows a connection between strength training and sleep.

Here’s what you should know before hitting the gym (or the hay).

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To our knowledge, this study provides the first population-level evidence favorably linking muscle-strengthening exercise to sleep quality.

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There are a couple things to know about this new connection between strength training and sleep.

First of all, you dont need to do a lot of it to potentially experience improved sleep quality.

This study found it only takes small-to-moderate increases in muscle-strengthening exercise.

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Additionally, it opens the door for anyone who isnt a fan of cardio.

Work up a sweat with this core and back workout:

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