Daily Tips: Wednesday August 10, 2005

Health and Diet
Having trouble falling asleep? Try to exercise at least 3 hours before going to bed. Exercising more than 3-6 hours before sleeping has been shown to have a positive effect on falling asleep and staying asleep. Exertion just before sleeping will just boost alertness. Also limit liquids at least 90 minutes before sleeping. This can increase the need for you to wake up in the middle of the night to urinate.

Fitness
Emotional symptoms of overtraining include depression, poor self confidence, mood changes, apathy, lethargy, low motivation, poor sleep habits, irritability, boredom, poor appetite, inability to relax and anger. Pay attention, give your body sufficient rest and make changes so that you can continue to be successful.