Fitness: Is a solid sleep helped or hindered by an evening workout?

Sleep. It’s a precious commodity, and one of the pillars of health and wellness. But for about one-third of Canadians, sleep doesn’t come easily, which makes everyday tasks, including exercise, that much harder to enjoy.
Yet despite the seeming contradiction in using exercise to battle fatigue, working up a sweat is often suggested as a first line of defence for those who have trouble sleeping. Several studies have shown that regular physical activity improves sleep habits, including