Research
Mixed
The impact of exercise on sleep in children, adolescents, and young adults is mixed and less consistent than in older adults.
For younger people, exercise still generally helps sleep, but the results are less predictable. Don't be discouraged if you don't see immediate changes. Focus on consistent activity rather than intensity or timing, as the body's response is more variable in these age groups.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
Mixed findings were reported for children, adolescents, and young adults. Interventions conducted with middle-aged and elderly adults reported more robust results.
Why this rating
Systematic review notes mixed results, making it harder to draw definitive conclusions for this demographic.
Source
Interrelationship between Sleep and Exercise: A Systematic Review
Brett A. Dolezal et al. · Advances in Preventive Medicine · 2017
DOI 10.1155/2017/1364387
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