Morning Workout: Benefits and Disadvantages

There’s no argument against working out, no matter what time of day it happens. Get your body moving, no matter how you choose to move it, and the payoff will begin to reveal itself in no time. For some of us, working out first thing in the morning is the way to go. And for others, it’s the morning workout routine is a goal that seems too distant to achieve.

Is a morning workout the best way to exercise your body? The answer lies somewhere in the mix of considering who you are, your priorities, and a good look at your goals.

Benefits of the Morning Workout

Fortunately, like most exercise routines, the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. If you can train your mind and body to get moving in the morning, here are some of the advantages you’ll enjoy as a result.

Say Hello to an Endorphin Filled Day

Working out in the morning means filling your body with endorphins produced as a result of raising your heart rate and conditioning your muscles. These endorphins help keep your attitude upbeat and energy levels high.

Increased Energy

Though you may not feel the energy boost at first, after your morning workout has become routine, you may notice you have more energy than you used to. This increased energy allows you to be more productive and, as a result, more positive too.

Stronger Metabolism

Exercise in the morning kickstarts your metabolism, helping it to run more efficiently throughout the day. This means calories going into your body are used up at a faster rate than what would have been the case if you did not exercise. Additionally, the more muscle you build, the more calories your body can use effectively to move through the day.

Morning Workout Disadvantages

Working out in the morning may be very difficult to do for some of us. This is especially true if your morning routine is already full of tasks that must be accomplished before the rest of your day can begin. You may need to examine what tasks can be moved to a different part of the day, or the previous evening to make room for a morning workout.

How to Become a Morning Workout Person

So now comes the hard part. Or is it so hard? If you’re a morning person, incorporating a workout may be as simple as consistently working out for a full week. For the rest of us, it may take a little more discipline. Set a goal for yourself. Decide how many times over the next two weeks you will work out in the morning, and stick to it. The good news is, once it becomes a habit, the benefits will be enough to keep you motivated to continue working out.

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