New Delhi, March 18 -- If you have been struggling to get a good night's sleep, your exercise routine might be the missing piece of the puzzle. A new study suggested that muscle-strengthening exercises (think weightlifting, resistance bands and bodyweight movements) could be the most effective way for older adults to improve sleep quality. [Also read: Do you nap often? Neuroscientist explains why it is your brain's anti-ageing superpower, shares tips to do it right]

Published in Family Medicine and Community Health, this analysis of multiple studies found that while aerobic exercise and a mix of strength, balance and flexibility workouts had positive effects, resistance training stood out as the top performer when it came to improving sl...