Loving sports is a kind of life attitude!
Good morning! Do you know? The time of exercise is closely related to the effect! Studies have shown that the benefits of exercising in different periods of time have their own strengths~ Today, let's explore which time period is most suitable for you to sweat!
Attention boys! According to Frontiers in Physiology, your evening workouts can lower blood pressure, reduce heart risk, and enhance fat burning, especially for releasing stress and getting in shape after work.
Girls, take a look! Don't ignore the morning workout! Studies have found that exercising in the morning can help reduce belly fat and control blood pressure, while exercising in the evening can help improve upper body muscle strength, explosiveness and stamina, while also improving mood and satiety to keep you energized throughout the day.
If you want to lose weight efficiently, lock in 7-9 o'clock in the morning! Obesity magazine revealed that exercising during this time period is a better time for BMI and waist circumference, and that early exercise is a prime time to ✨ burn fat, whether in humans or mice.
Exercising in the afternoon also has a unique advantage! A study in Nature Communications found that exercise between 11:00 and 17:00 was associated with lower all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. Especially for the elderly, men and sedentary people, afternoon exercise is the best choice ⏰ for cardiovascular health.
For those who control sugar, Diabetologia research shows that exercise in the afternoon and evening can better reduce insulin resistance, help you stabilize blood sugar, and protect your health is just around the corner!
However, the best time to exercise is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and the key is to adjust it according to your own needs and lifestyle habits. For example, if you like to go for a morning run, if you force yourself to wake up early but are tired, it is not a good choice. Seasonal and weather changes should also be taken into account, with morning fog in autumn and winter and low temperatures in winter not suitable for outdoor exercise, while morning and evening summer are ideal exercise windows.
♂️ Knock on the blackboard! Staying up late to work out is definitely not advisable! For young people in the workplace, although late-night fitness seems to be decompressing, it is actually a hidden crisis. "The Lancet" related research warns that staying up late for a long time + strenuous exercise not only increases cardiovascular risk, but also seriously affects cognitive function, making the results of hard work wasted.
Therefore, whether it is for cardiovascular health, weight loss and shaping, or blood sugar control, there is a corresponding golden time for exercise to choose from. But keep in mind that getting enough sleep is just as important as, and even prioritizes regular exercise. To love yourself, you must plan your work and rest reasonably and give your body enough time to recover, so that exercise can truly exert its miraculous effects and achieve a healthy life.