A Fit Tip: Morning Workouts!
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This tip will be short and sweet! One of the top reasons many people don’t exercise as much as they’d like is due to lack of time. Especially for people with full time jobs and families, it’s hard to find time to squeeze in 30 minutes of cardio at the end of the day. However, don’t let your exhaustion and time crunch in the evening keep you from working out. Instead of skipping, set your alarm a little earlier and get a morning workout in!
More Energy
You may not need that third cup of Joe! Studies have shown that people who work out in the morning have more energy and are more productive throughout the day versus those who work out later. Tina Schmidt-McNulty, a clinical exercise specialist, [as featured on Active.com] reinforces that early morning workouts rev up the metabolism, give you an energy boost and accelerate your ability to burn up calories and fat.
Sticking with it
Mark your calendar’s now! Along with more energy, the American Council on Exercise found that those who participate in physical activity in the morning are more successful at making exercise a habit than those who waited to work out later. You are more likely to skip the gym if you leave it for after work, especially if you’ve had a particularly long or tiring day.
Better Zzzz’s
Studies have also linked morning workouts with better sleep patterns. According to a study published in the Journal of Sleep, overweight women who started morning exercise regimes slept better than their peers who waited to work out later in the day. This is due, in part, to the fact that late afternoon and evening workouts stimulate your body, which often make it harder for your body and mind to shut down, making you restless and unable to sleep.
Instead of hitting snooze tomorrow, hop out of bed and lace up your tennies. You’ll be surprised at how alert, productive and happy a morning workout will leave you!
