1. Sleep Tracking
According to Statistics Canada, about one-third of Canadians aged 18 to 64 aren’t getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. For seniors, the stats aren’t really any better, with one-third of those aged 65 to 79 getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night.
Research associates sleep deprivation with various chronic diseases, including stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and more. Thus, obtaining enough quality sleep should be at the top of your wellness priority list.
Another benefit is being able to adjust your training if/when you have a bad sleep, to reduce the intensity of your workout or schedule a rest day instead. On the other hand, if you know you had a great sleep, you can push it a little bit more during your exercise session.