If you’re someone who struggles to wake up in the morning, you may hate it when experts recommend morning workouts for good health. But don’t lose hope just yet. Truth be told, any time you can fit in exercise during the day is going to help you, but afternoon workouts can offer specific health benefits. So night owls, read on to find out more!
Four Health Benefits of Afternoon Workouts
Taking a walk, jumping onto your spinning bike, lifting weights, or heading to the gym—however, you choose to spend your afternoon workout, it will help you in the following ways:
- Burn more calories. You’re more awake, you’ve had your daily coffee, and you’re ready to go! Afternoon workouts give you the chance to workout harder than maybe you would have in the morning, so you can burn more calories, work your muscles a little harder, and ultimately get stronger.
- Wake up your brain for the evening. Movement gets your heart pumping and wakes up your brain, helping you avoid the classic afternoon slump. Big plans for the evening? A workout in the afternoon can help you stay alert and enjoy them more.
- Get help winding down. Conversely, even though you’ll have more blood flowing, which can help you to be more alert during the evening, you’ve also done something to help tire you out. That’s why afternoon workouts can also help set your biological clock to fall asleep on time at night, and sleep well. If you need extra help winding down, consider yoga as your afternoon workout of choice.
- Make better food choices when you get home. A workout is a reminder of how important it is to keep your body healthy for overall well-being. So once you’ve gotten your sweat on, the thought of digging into a greasy cheeseburger and fries can seem all the more unappealing. And if you tend to stress eat at night, a workout can help you calm down and clear your head to make better food choices once you’re home.
Looking for inspiration?
Ask a friend or family member to join you for your walk or workout. It will help you stay committed and even make the time spent more social and fun.
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