Benefits Of Morning Workouts
No matter what time of day you workout, you’ll reap benefits. The key is to exercise consistently. If you’re a night owl who smacks the snooze button continuously and often has to rush because you overslept, morning workouts may not be your best option. For busy individuals who run out of day before they run out of tasks, mornings may be the best time to exercise. They finish exercising without life getting in the way so it’s easier to be consistent.
Do you want to burn fat?
Morning may be the best time to burn fat. You’ve fasted as you slept. It’s the reason the first meal of the day is called “break-fast.” Several studies have investigated the effects of working out at different times. One study found that if you worked out on an empty stomach, your body burned more fat for fuel. It increases the calories you burn for hours. That boost in your metabolism and the benefits of working out in a fasting state—without the feeling of deprivation caused by fasting—helps you lose pounds that consist mostly of fat.
Working out in the morning can boost your energy for the day.
Getting started with a boost to your energy level can help you accomplish more and maybe finish earlier. You’ll sleep better when you exercise regularly, so your body is well-rested. The increased circulation and heart-pumping exercise provide a surge of energy to your body that lasts throughout the day. It helps you face the demands of your family or your job.
Every system in your body functions at peak performance quicker.
If you’ve ever felt bloated for hours after breakfast, it might be that your digestive system still needs time to wake up and get to peak performance. Exercising in the morning can help prevent that problem. Exercise boosts the nutrients and oxygen sent throughout the body. That includes the brain. You’ll start your day in a better mood and think more clearly, even before you have coffee. The happy hormones from exercise get your day started right—smiling and relaxed.
- When you workout in the morning, your muscles and joints will be approximately 20% more flexible. Your muscles warm earlier because of the exercise and function better. That continues throughout the day.
- During warmer months, especially when sunrise is earlier, the morning is the coolest time of day. It’s a better time to exercise if you don’t workout in an air-conditioned room.
- Many studies show that people who exercise in the morning tend to follow through better than those who schedule exercise later in the day. It’s even more probable morning exercisers will continue long after people who don’t schedule a regular time for working out.
- One negative about working out early is that your joints and muscles aren’t warmed. Your body temperature drops when you sleep. If you workout in the morning, take more time doing warm-up exercises.
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