February 23rd 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Benefits of morning exercise still exist
The study didn’t suggest that morning and evening workouts are any less beneficial, it merely suggests that there could be an extra health benefit associated with afternoon workouts.
‘It’s important to remember that exercising at any time of the day is still better than not exercising at all and that physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle,’ Ben adds.
‘If you’re not a morning person, don’t worry, you can still get your exercise fix in the afternoon.’
So whether it’s first thing in the morning or the afternoon, any exercise is still better than none.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Could the timing of physical activity really influence the length of our lives?
Research has suggested that it could - with an afternoon workout being beneficial for maximising health benefits and reducing the risk of premature death more than a morning or evening workout.
Nevertheless, any exercise is better than none and morning exercise still has its benefits.
Studies have also demonstrated that physical performance tends to be at its peak during the late afternoon, enabling people to work out harder and longer, potentially leading to better results.
Moreover, afternoon workouts can help reduce stress levels, ease tension, and promote relaxation, which may serve to aid in post-workout recovery.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Morning exercise can be beneficial too
The research was also clear in its findings that exercising in the morning is not detrimental to your health.
In fact, the study found that people who exercised in the morning were less likely to die from cancer and any other cause than those who exercised in the afternoon or evening.
The study also found that those who exercised in the morning were less likely to develop diabetes, hypertension and obesity than those who exercised later in the day.
So if you are an early bird, don’t despair.
You can still reap the benefits of an early morning workout.
The key takeaway from the study is that no matter what time of day you choose to exercise, it’s better than not exercising at all.
Could the time of day we decide to work out potentially influence the duration of our lives?
In accordance with research, it could.
Even though prior studies have proposed that physical activity in the morning could have health benefits, for example increased fat metabolism, night owls will be delighted to hear that a morning exercise session isn’t mandatory.
In fact, a workout in the afternoon could be the best.
This latest research found that having a workout in the afternoon may maximize health advantages and lessen the hazard of premature death more than an exercise session at morning or evening.
But, don’t fret.
If you are more of a morning person, the study did point out that any physical activity done, no matter what time of day, is superior to not exercising and can still reduce risks of mortality and ailments.
Although there is ever-growing data regarding the most suitable time of day for a workout which can be difficult to interpret and often inconclusive, the studies completed in the past were small, with generally inconsistent results.
However, this recent study, published in Nature Communications, tries to settle any doubts regarding sample size by analyzing more than 90,000 men and women who had joined the UK Biobank, a health study of adults.
Participants taking part in the research were provided with an activity tracker to wear for a week.
Employing the results, the researchers divided the volunteers into groups depending on when and how often they moved.
They checked this against mortality records for up to seven years after people joined Biobank and then sought to detect any patterns.
The most apparent outcome was that people who regularly practiced moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity existed longer than people who did barely any exercise.
The surprise came when they uncovered links between afternoon workouts and living a longer life.
People who participated in physical activity between 11am to 5pm were less likely to die from heart disease than people who exercised outside of this time bracket.
This time of day also transpires to coincide with the time of day that people are statistically less likely to have a heart attack.
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