Study Shows Sleep Is Equivalent To Going For A Walk

Do you want to lose weight? Do you find yourself going for a brisk walk with your dog to shed some of those extra pounds?

Well if so, then you are going to love what we are about to tell you.

A new study has suggested that a night of sleep is worth a two mile walk.

The findings, published in the Journal of Physiology, state that an adult who misses one night of sleep spends the same amount of energy as that needed to walk just under two miles.

Obviously we spend more energy when awake as opposed to sleeping, but this new study shows just how much energy is used during a sleepless night.

BURN CALORIES

Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder, in America, have found that those who get a normal night of sleep burn about 135 fewer calories than those who stay up all night.

This amount of calories is equivalent to the energy burned during a two mile walk.

For the study, the research teamed observed seven young adults who were required to stay in bed for three days straight. They gave each subject the same number of calories and then required some to stay awake while others got normal sleep.

According to the findings, it seems it might make sense staying up late in order to remain trim.

HEALTHY

However, the researchers stressed that energy expenditure during sleep deprivation is neither a safe or effective strategy for weight loss, but the study may have implications for those with sleep disorders such as insomnia or sleep apnea.

Kennet Wright, lead researcher, said: “Understanding the function of sleep, especially in humans, is considered one of the most important scientific enigmas.

Whether you burn energy asleep or awake, one thing is fundamental; having a quality, cosy duvet and pillow is paramount.