Sleep Quality Archives - We Love Cycling magazine

Sleep Quality May Be More Important Than Duration

February 16, 2023 at 5:00 am5 min reading

Studies show that poor sleep increases your risk of getting ill. But what exactly does it mean to sleep poorly? Is it enough to get 7 hours of sleep a night or is the quality of your sleep the thing to focus on? A new…

Is Strength Training Better for Sleep Than Aerobic Exercise?

June 16, 2022 at 9:29 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Lifting weights and cycling are both great ways to improve health. Which one should you choose if you’re struggling to sleep well? Researchers from Iowa State University decided to investigate. This is what they found.

How To Tell When You’re Rested

April 28, 2022 at 11:11 am5 min reading

Health & Training

In today’s world of fitness trackers and wattmeters, it might seem easy to tell when you can keep pushing and when you should rest. Unfortunately, technology and data are only half the story. You might hit your watt numbers and follow the recovery advice from…

Watching YouTube Before Bed Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Sleep

April 6, 2022 at 1:13 pm4 min reading

Health & Training

Do you feel guilty about watching TV or YouTube videos before sleep? Maybe you don’t have to. New research looked at how media consumption impacts your sleep quality. It turns out that how you consume media matters. Let’s take a look.

5 Things to Try When Nothing Helps You Sleep Better

February 10, 2022 at 11:12 am5 min reading

Health & Training

You tried it all – going to bed early, having a calming ritual, sleeping in a cold and dark room, supplementing – and your sleep is still poor. You’re not alone! A lot of people who do the basics right still struggle with sleep. In…

Good Sleep Goes Hand in Hand with Lower Alcohol Consumption

October 14, 2021 at 11:33 am6 min reading

Health & Training

Do people who drink less have better sleep? Or do people with good sleep tend to drink less? Alcohol is not good for sleep quality. But what if it helps you unwind before bed? Let’s take a closer look at the relationship between the two.