The optimal exercise intervention for sleep quality in adults: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Xie W, Lu D, Liu S, Li J, Li R

Preventive medicine · June 1, 2024

The impact of various exercise modalities on the improvement of sleep quality in adults remains controversial. This study performed a network meta-analysis to analyze the effects of different exercise interventions on sleep quality in adults. A total of 2142 participants from 27 randomized controlled trials were included. Exercise modalities such as Pilates, yoga, and traditional Chinese exercises were found to significantly improve sleep quality compared to a no-exercise control group, with Pilates exhibiting the most potent effect. This study demonstrates that exercise interventions are effective in enhancing sleep quality in adults, and adapting exercise to individual preferences may maximize the sleep-related benefits.

PMID: 38641082 · DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.107955