Behavioral strategies, including exercise, for addressing insomnia

• Authors: Rachel R. Markwald, Arizona State University; Imran Iftikhar, Emory University; Shawn D. Youngstedt, Arizona State University
• Journal Title: ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal
• Volume: Volume 22, Number 2
• Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins: No Hybrid Open Access | 2018-03-01, Pages 23-29
• Type of Work: Article | Post-print: After Peer Review
• Publisher DOI: http://doi.org/10.1249/FIT.0000000000000375
• Subjects: Health Sciences, Nursing; Psychology, Behavioral
• Keywords: cognitive behavioral therapy; exercise; health; insomnia; sleep problems

Abstract

Apply It! By reading this article the health and fitness professional will: - Learn that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is superior to sleeping pills for treating insomnia, and its accessibility is rapidly improving. - Be reminded that exercise can promote sleep in insomnia. - Find a list of recommendations on good sleep practices that can be shared with clients to help with insomnia symptoms.