Your body has an appetite for constant movement unless of course, it is undesired in the face of deep torpor. You may be compelled to believe that those common pains and aches are your body’s forms of repulsion to moving out from the couch, but the truth begs to differ. They are non-verbal pleadings to quit being a couch potato.
Let’s hypothesize that you are willing to give it to your body and finally exercise, but how can you give it the best you can? By noting the best time it is to exercise and before that, knowing what your personal goals are.
Working out in the morning
According to a recent study that was done at the Appalachian State University, morning workouts were the best if what you are aiming for better sleep. The researchers came to this conclusion after they tracked the sleep patterns of people aged between 40 and 60 years and who walked on the treadmill for about 30 minutes, three times a week.
The participants worked out at three different times, 7 a.m., 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. It was found that those who hit the treadmill at 7 a.m. slept longer and experienced deeper sleep cycles. They spent up to 75 percent more time in the reparative stage during the night. Those who exercised at other points during the day did not enjoy a good sleep as those who exercised in the morning.
Scott Collier, PhD and author of the study explained that sleep changes that develop as a result of exercising in the morning can change the body for the better, both mentally and physically. Besides, it goes without saying that the more one’s body is in deep sleep, the more time it has to repair itself.