Does exercising at night really “ruin” your sleep or is that just another fitness myth we’ve held onto for too long?
For many people in Accra, evenings are the only realistic window to move. The day starts early, traffic stretches every commute, and by the time work and family responsibilities ease up, the sun has already dipped. That leaves a familiar dilemma: squeeze in a late workout or skip it entirely in the name of sleep.
The truth sits somewhere in between—and it’s more forgiving than most people think.
Emerging research suggests that the issue isn’t when you exercise, but how you do it. A high-intensity session—think all-out sprints or heavy lifting—right before bed can leave your body too alert to settle. Your heart is still racing, your core temperature is elevated, and your brain hasn’t received the signal to power down. It’s like trying to fall asleep immediately after a heated argument...