Are you trying to find the best time for exercise? Follow these tips to figure out what fitness routine works best for you.
Dawn, dusk or dead of night — when's the best time to work out? Well, that depends on when's the best time for you, because the benefits of physical activity depend upon how consistent you are. But if you're not a morning person, it may not work for you to try to get up at dawn to work out. The key is to do what's most likely to work for you consistently.
If you find that working out too late in the evening keeps you from falling asleep easily, shift your exercise session earlier in the day or try less intense, more mindful forms of movement.
To stay motivated, choose activities you enjoy. If you're a social person, do something that engages you socially. Take a group exercise class, join a recreational team or walk with a group of friends. If you prefer having time alone, walking, swimming or biking solo might be a better fit for you.
There are so many choices. Having a variety of fitness activities to choose from may keep you from getting bored or burnt out.
A. The truth is, it's personal!
B. Don't limit yourself to just one.
C. There are other important considerations.
D. Use your body clock as a guide to when to go for a walk.
E. You might have heard that the best time to exercise is early in the morning.
F. If you'd like to spend more time with your family, find an activity you can all do together.
G. If your schedule isn't predictable (可预测的), you may need to be flexible and have a plan for various times of day.
