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 New Study Reveals Surprising Impact of Swimming on Sleep Quality

A recent experiment involving swimming twice a week for three weeks found that participants actually slept less and were awake more on swim days compared to non-swim days. The study, conducted by an individual who swam laps in an indoor pool, aimed to investigate the impact of swimming on sleep quality. While the results defied expectations, they also highlighted the importance of considering individual factors such as workout intensity when exploring the relationship between exercise and sleep.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/heres-how-swimming-twice-a-week-for-three-weeks-affected-my-sleep/#ftag=CAD590a51e