Could exercising at certain times help maximize (使增加至最大限度) our fitness goals?
There are clear benefits to exercising in the morning And it may therefore be easier for us to stick to a morning workout routine. A study found that participants who exercised in the morning, increased their physical activity throughout the day, were less distracted by food, and slept better. Exercising on an empty stomach before breakfast could also burn more fat.
So, good news for early birds, but what if you're not a morning person? For example, your body's ability to perform peaks (高峰) in the afternoon, according to a 2010study. Also, in the afternoon and evening, your reaction time is quickest, and your heart rate and blood pressure are lowest, which reduce your chance of injury while improving performance.
But does any of this change depend on whether you're a man or a woman? Our bodies are different, after all, so the best time to exercise may be different too Want to reduce your blood pressure and you're a woman? Exercise in the morning. Want to improve your heart health and you're a man? Evening is better for you. But, ultimately, the study found that there are clear benefits for both sexes to exercising at either time of day.
It seems the answer is: whatever time is best for you!
A. Is there a best time to exercise?
B. So what time is best?
C. It means you'll continue to burn calories throughout the day.
D. Many of us have more free time compared to later in the day.
E. Working out in the afternoon or evening also has benefits, just different ones.
F. The study also found we should exercise for at least half an hour daily.
G. A 2022 study looked at exactly this question and the results showed there are some differences.
