Physical activity in the treatment of primary insomnia

Authors : Kamal Mezian, Laura Hrehová

Pages : 263-267

Doi:10.5472/marumj.1573190

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Publication Date : 2024-10-30

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Insomnia is commonplace in the general population. Poor sleep quality leads to various health dysfunctions and compromises the well-being of the affected individuals. Non-pharmacologic approaches should be considered the first-line treatment as suggested by various guidelines. Among others (e.g., sleep hygiene, cognitive-behavioral therapy, light therapy), appropriate physical activity seems to be promising in treating and preventing sleep disturbance development. We found that improvement in a particular objective and subjective sleep quality parameters may be attributed to appropriate physical activity. When further analyzing the activity, lightintensity aerobic exercises and resistance training reduced insomnia symptoms. High-intensity interval training also showed a positive effect on the improvement in depressive symptoms. Regarding mind-body practices, current evidence is insufficient to conclude. However, it was documented that stress, depression, and anxiety reduction, can improve well-being.
Keywords : Exercise, Insomnia, Physical activity, Sleep quality