Is It Better to Workout in the Morning or Night?

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Is it better to workout in the morning or at night? And which one reigns supreme for boosting energy, metabolism, and sleep?

Are you a morning lark or a night owl when it comes to your workout routine? The question “is it better to workout in the morning or at night?” has been a fitness debate for years. Today we are chatting about some of the research, and sharing which time of the day we believe will get you the most gains.

The Case for the Early Bird

If you’re the type who springs out of bed, ready to seize the day with a killer workout, then a morning sweat session might be your golden ticket to fitness success. Here’s why:

Increased Energy and Metabolism: Research shows that starting your day with exercise can give you a natural energy boost that lasts all day long. Plus, that a.m. burn can help rev up your metabolism, so you’re torching calories even when you’re not working out.

Consistency is Key: It’s often easier to stick to a morning routine, as fewer distractions and obligations can derail your plans. Once that workout is done, it’s off your to-do list for the day – cue the happy dance!

Better Sleep: Turns out, that early morning sweat sesh can actually help you sleep like a baby at night. A study found that physical activity helps regulate your body’s circadian rhythms for more restful slumber.

The Night Owl’s Advantage

If you’re more of an “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” kind of person, an evening workout might be right up your alley. Here’s why:

Peak Performance: Your body temperature is typically higher in the evening, which can lead to better physical performance and muscle flexibility. This means you might be able to push yourself a little harder during that after-work sweat sesh.

Stress Relief: Let’s be real, some days you just need to punch a punching bag or run on the treadmill to work out the day’s frustrations. Evening workouts can be an excellent way to unwind and de-stress.

More Energy: Some people find that they have more motivation and oomph to exercise after they’ve had time to rest and recover from the day’s activities.

Our winner? Morning workouts.

Here’s why.

Although it is true that a workout is always better than no workout, if you want to establish a habit of morning or evening exercise, we believe that morning workouts reign supreme.

A study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that people who exercise in the morning have lower blood pressure and better sleep quality compared to those who work out later in the day.

Another study in the Journal of Physiology revealed that morning exercise can improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy metabolism and preventing conditions like type 2 diabetes.

In addition to the research, our community of women at Early Morning Habit rising each each day with God’s Word and a workout, share how the freedom of getting their exercise done first thing in the morning has resulted in a clearer, more focused day.

Here is what Kristine said,

“Working out first thing in the morning has made me more efficient. Instead of feeling the pressure to fit in exercise after work I feel free because it is already done.”

Kristine B., Early Morning Habit member

So, whether you’re a lark or a night owl, consider setting that alarm a little earlier and getting your sweat on before the sun comes up. Your body (and your sleep schedule) will thank you

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