Crossfit, training for a half marathon and hot yoga could be ruining your sleep instead of helping it!In this episode, I explain: what strenuous exercise does to your body and how it affects sleep how we can get addicted to exercise what happens when you get to the point where you can’t tolerate exercise how to exercise to support sleep instead of sabotaging itIn case you love your workouts and this is triggering you, I want to add that this isn’t forever so keep listening. Once you’re sleeping well again, you can get back to harder training. If you love exercise and want to be fit and are trying to exhaust yourself with exercise but you aren’t sleeping well, this episode is for you.Exercise is just one small factor that affects sleep. If you want to take the first steps to get your body back in balance so you can sleep well without diving into the lab testing, you want my Sleep Essentials course. This is where I start with all of my clients while we’re waiting on their lab results and at least half of them get 1 hr or more of sleep a night by making these simple changes. In the Sleep Essentials course you’ll learn how to: Lower inflammation to fall asleep fast by finding the perfect diet for your body Stop the 3am wake-ups by balancing your blood sugar Lower cortisol so you don't sabotage your deep sleep between 3 and 6am. Fall asleep faster and evidence-based systems to fall back asleep quickly in the middle of the night And moreSign up here for only $37.Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.00:00 Introduction: Exercise and Sleep01:34 Personal Journey with Exercise03:39 The Science Behind Exercise Addiction06:12 When Exercise Becomes Too Much08:06 Balancing Exercise for Better Sleep10:09 Practical Tips for Gentle Exercise15:07 Conclusion and Sleep Essentials Course

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