If you are among those who keep on snoozing their alarm for that 10-minute extra sleep, then exercising in the morning might be the last thing on your mind. Also, most people believe that hitting the gym in the evening or going for a walk in the night is also good for their fitness regimen. But if you are planning to lose weight in a healthy way, then working out in the morning is key. Here are more reasons why morning workout is the best.
According to a 2015 study published in the Asian Journal of Sports Medicine [1] exercising early in the morning leads to greater levels of satiety compared to working out in the afternoon thus aiding weight loss. This is because, after a long night of sleep, the mind and body are fresh and charged, which makes it the right time to start exercising. Moreover, testosterone levels are higher in the morning [2] which not only helps in making your workout more intense and build muscle mass but also aids in burning more calories and lose weight in an effective way. It also boosts your metabolic rate and helps the calorie burning process throughout the day. Also, read about 10 cardio workouts you must try to burn calories and lose weight.
Before you start off with your daily chores, going for a morning jog or performing exercises at home might do the trick. If getting up in the morning is your problem, then packing your gym bag the night before and keeping it near your bed can help. You can even record your weight loss goal and set it as your alarm tone. So the next time your alarm starts ringing, you won t switch if off or snooze it. If you are planning to exercise at home, then you can try skipping, which burns around 450 calories in 30 minutes, helping you to lose weight quickly. Here s more on how to lose weight by skipping or jumping rope. If you are bored of doing the same old exercises, then here are 25 fun and exciting ways to lose weight you must try!
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