![]() ![]() "According to our research, 86% of parents admit to regularly suffering from fatigue which is alarmingly high when you consider the important role getting a good night's sleep can play in our overall mental and physical and well-being," says a spokesperson for David Lloyd Clubs. The class is targeted primarily at new parents. "We tend to focus on the short-term effects such as being tired or lacking concentration, but it is also essential for our long-term physical and mental well-being too." "Sleep is a lot more important than people realise," Ms Pinkham says. ![]() Napercise has been developed with the help of sleep expert Kathryn Pinkham. Starting and finishing with a series of stress-busting stretches, the aim of the well-being class is to help reduce stress levels. A British health club chain is now offering 'Napercise.' David Lloyd Clubs claims the 60-minute 'Napercise' class is designed to "reinvigorate the mind, improve moods and even burn the odd calorie." The class promises to provide 45 minutes of uninterrupted sleep, complete with a comfortable bed, blanket and eye mask. Clearly just one more reason to take a mid-afternoon snooze… but hopefully not under your desk.If you're the kind of person who hates working out, here's one you'll look forward to. A 2011 study from Pennsylvania's Allegheny College found that napping between 45 and 60 minutes during the day improved cardiovascular health by significantly lowering blood pressure. According to a study done in the Journal of Sleep Research, taking a nap can help improve your alertness and mental capacity. Plus, science says napping is very good for you. “So we’ve created a new group class-group napping classes for exhausted mums and dads to help boost their mental and physical wellbeing.”Īnd although this might sound ridiculous, a group fitness class that incorporates stretching and a total oasis of silence might honestly be a better alternative than your bedroom at home, which is full of distractions (and possibly children). “The frantic nature of modern life means that few of us seem to get enough sleep, and if you’re a parent, a good night’s rest becomes even more of a luxury,” the class description reads. ![]() The class is mostly aimed towards sleep-deprived parents who are already back at work and in desperate need of a nap. And honestly, it does sound pretty nice-the website says each class is 45 minutes long (the luxury!) and will help “reinvigorate the mind, the body and even burn the odd calorie.” New to the fitness scene in the last 18 months, a Napercise class combines 15 minutes of stretching with a 45 minute nap. Right now, all of the classes offered on the website are fully booked, so clearly Napercise has struck a chord with our exhausted world. At David Lloyd, they’re testing out this Napercise class that they say is “designed to help busy people combat fatigue and tiredness.” You can take Napercise at David Lloyd Clubs, a fitness studio chain in the UK. But if sleep is so important, why does it seem that people around the world are getting less and less of it? Enter: Napercise, the “fitness” class where all you do is nap. It’s basically the reset button for your body, helping keep your weight low, your memory sharp and a host of other important bodily functions running smoothly. Everyone knows by now that sleep is a crucial part of being healthy. ![]()
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