![]() 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 The gym equipment and spin bikes have all been replaced by single beds, which guests can crawl into for a 45-minute nap, or simply some relaxation time before continuing on with their day. Whilst I would LOVE the idea of 45 minutes kip to stop me from looking like an extra from the walking dead, I somehow can’t see this working in reality.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. Will snorers be kicked out of a Napercise class? Trust me, I sleep next to one every night of my life, I don’t fancy attempting an afternoon nap in a room full of them.ĭo you bring your PJs? A cup of Horlicks? Your favourite Teddy? Where do you draw the line? How much would we actually pay for a good nights sleep? Is it worth a monthly membership fee? If successful, these Napercise classes would be rolled out across the country, and are anticipated to bring health benefits such as alertness, reduced stress & anxiety and enhanced moods, However it appears this is actually genuine.ĭavid Lloyd in Sidcup is running its first 45 minute Napersize class this weekend, swapping spin bikes for comfy beds and allowing members to curl up and drift off in a room specifically tailored to encourage quality sleep – think atmospheric sounds, dimmed lighting, and a temperature dropped to a level that encourages calorie burning during sleep. If today was April 1st, I would be passing this off as an April Fool. No babies waking you for milk, no one stealing your sheets and nobody waking you from your fabulous Tom Hardy dream to “tell you a secret”. Napercise is a 45 minute, blissfully uninterrupted sleep. Today however, I read about something that made me wish I hadn’t. We quit the gym as a family in January (just as most people join!), because we weren’t going enough and the costs just weren’t feasible. My skin is grey, my hair is dull and my motivation for exercise has gone right out the window. ![]() ![]() Two children who, given the choice, would stay awake and stare at my face, ALL NIGHT LONG. ![]() I thought that my first born was bad, but I appear to have met her match, in that I know am the proud owner of not one, but two adorable yet lethally talented sleep ninjas. I have made no secret of the fact that I get very little sleep. ![]()
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