Plot spoiler: consistency matters most.
No worries if you’re not a morning person.
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The glorification, glamorization, and virality of morning routines is nothing new.
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Back in the twenty-tens, themorning routine of celebritiesand entrepreneurs garnered more views than a Bachelor finale.
Case and point: The #morningroutine hashtag has more than 24.6 billion (billion!)
Often, videos are overlaid with timestamps proving just how early the creator was up and about.
At their best, fitness-forward morning routine videos are equal parts (very!)
Then, they share tips for finding an exercise routine and time that works best for you.
But actually, there is no hierarchy of exercise times.
The key word here: Consistently.
The fact is, there are many, many benefits to making exercise a regular part of your routine.
Its also beenlinkedwith better mental health outcomes, reduced stress, andstronger bones.
Less Life Interferences
Everyone has a different schedule and different set of obligations, acknowledges Luciani.
After all, you dont have to worry about after-work drinks with co-workers getting scheduled in the AM.
Actually, research has shown that people who exercise in the morning are less likely to over-indulge in food.
And there is real science as to why this might be.
Cortisol gets a bad rep because it’s colloquially known as the stress hormone.
But cortisol is also the hormone that helps us feel alert and awake in the morning, she explains.
Another benefit: When you exercise in the morning, this rise supports the body’s natural cortisol levels.
(This is one of the reasons why some people find itdifficult to fall asleep after evening exercise).
But there are also benefits specific to exercising in the PM.
Over time, this extra energy can help an individual reach their fitness goals faster.
This data suggests that you might progress faster when you train in the evening, she says.
End Of Day Clarity
Have a hard time exiting work-brain at the end of the time?
Do you typically carry the stress of work with you to the dinner table?
Dr. Gam says an evening exercise routine may help.
Here are a few tips to help you find a time that works for you.
You want to create a lifestyle that supports your needs and your goals, explains Luciani.
This is especially important after evening exercise to allow your body to shift into sleep mode more easily.
