Morning workouts: Ultimate start to healthy lifestyle
Why it is useful to do sports in the morning (photo: Freepik)
You can exercise at any convenient time, which is better than having no involvement in sports at all. Ideally, it should be done in the morning, and there are several reasons for this, according to Eat This, Not That!
Helps to avoid distractions
Exercising before a busy workday can help you avoid many distractions. Morning workouts before answering phone calls and starting meetings can allow you to train intensely without worrying about interruptions.
Boosts mood and sets positive tone for a day
Exercise is an effective way to boost your mood naturally. Therefore, a morning workout will help set a positive tone for the day.
Exercise prompts the brain to produce endorphins, creating joy or excitement. This can also help you feel relaxed and calm.
Improves sleep quality
Trainer Juanita Franke explained that cortisol, the primary stress hormone, naturally peaks in the morning and gradually decreases throughout the day as the body prepares for sleep.
By exercising in the morning, you can take advantage of this spike and work out when cortisol levels are highest, rather than in the evening when levels are dropping to prepare for sleep.
Sets path to healthy lifestyle
Starting your day with an intense workout sets the right tone.
People who exercise regularly often choose healthier foods and adopt other positive habits.
Self-care
Amid a busy schedule, it's easy to put self-care on the back burner. But starting the day with an invigorating morning workout prioritizes your health.
Morning workouts signal that self-care is a priority.
Accelerates metabolism
Exercise stimulates metabolic processes in the body. This effect lasts for 12 hours. If you exercise in the evening, the result will only last until you fall asleep, as metabolic processes slow down during sleep.
We also wrote about 5 important reasons why a person may not sweat during a workout.
