For those who can't attend a class, or who don't want to sleep in a room full of strangers, a nap in the comfort of your own home can still give a health boost to those struggling to sleep at night, although improving our bedtime habits for a good night's sleep is also part of the long-term solution of the current sleep crisis. However, David Lloyd is open to rolling it out across the country if successful. However, the need for more sleep isn't just a problem limited to British parents.Ī recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found one in three American adults is not sleeping the recommended minimum of seven hours a night, with a 2016 US study which looked at sleep patterns in 100 countries finding that social pressures are contributing to a "global sleep epidemic."Ĭhronic lack of sleep is a serious problem and affects not just day-to-day tiredness, concentration, and mood, but according to the CDC also increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, and has been linked in previous studies to an increased risk of other conditions including asthma and depression.Īt the moment the Napercise classes are limited to the UK trial. The studio temperature is dropped to a level that promotes calorie burning during sleep, although the real reason for the class is the sleep itself. The gym equipment and spin bikes have all been replaced by single beds, which guests can crawl into for a 45-minute nap, or simply some relaxation time before continuing on with their day. David Lloyd Clubs are starting a - wait for it - Napercise class, that is an hour long and includes a 45-minute nap. “Now I feel like I can get on with my day with more energy.The ‘Napercise' class has been designed to help combat some of the problems caused by lack of sleep, and aims to "reinvigorate the mind, improve moods and even burn the odd calorie." It has been based on research which has revealed some of the health benefits of daytime napping, including a boost in alertness, reduced feelings of anxiety or stress, and a better mood.įor those wondering what a napping class in a gym might involve, there is no hidden exercise, it really is just sleeping. He said: “I had a really early start, I was up at 4.30am after only about five hours sleep so I thought this was a great idea. It was really relaxing.”įitness coach James Haughton, of Worcester, also gave it a go. She said: “It was really comfortable and I did fall asleep towards the end. We were woken by Kevin returning and putting on a low-level light, so it wasn’t too glaring.Īmong those trying out the class was Harriet Busfield, from Bromsgrove. I didn’t get 45 minutes of deep sleep, but I did doze for a while.Īnd the best thing is that nobody snored. When Kevin switched off all the lights and put on relaxing music, I felt warm and drowsy.įor the first few minutes my mind was racing, though - how was I going to write this article, what would the traffic be like on the way back to Birmingham, when would I find time to vote, isn’t it a bit strange sleeping with strangers?īut after a while I forgot about the other people, especially as the beds were far enough apart. Sports manager Kevin Bennett takes the Napercise class in Bromsgrove (Image: Birmingham Mail) Read More Related Articles
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