Morning or Evening workout? Which is more effective for weight loss?

It would surprise many knowing that even the time of workout has an impact on weight loss.

Whether it’s morning exercise or evening workout, what time of the day you are putting yourself into physical activity would matter a lot if your planning to lose weight.

Very often we squeeze in the workout routine in between our daily activity in whatever suits us be it morning or evening.

While we think this is the best we are doing for our health, science says in order to reap benefits in a more effective way we should watch the workout time.

Morning is considered to be the best time for workout, especially when physical activity is done in the morning on an empty stomach. In the morning, the biological profile of the body speeds up metabolism which is a good sign for losing weight. So putting the body through rigorous exercises in the morning will not only benefit the overall health of the individual, it will also help burn more fats.

Another advantage of morning workout is, it can keep you active throughout the day and put you to sleep early and for the exact duration a human body needs to sleep. You can wake up the next day fresh and active. Sleep is also considered to be useful in weight loss.

Many job holders prefer to workout during the night after completing a day’s work. However, going with what researchers have said, heavy exercises should be avoided in the night as this would affect the sleep pattern of an individual. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Physiology says that exercising after 7 pm leads to late bedtimes.

Experts suggest stress relieving activities like Yoga to be done during nights.

While morning is the ideal time to burn out the fats, afternoon time is also effective. During this time one can do heavy physical activity or even take a quick walk. Afternoon time is associated with lower stress level, better endurance and greater reaction times. Exercising in the afternoon is also a blessing for those people who find it difficult to wake up in the morning either due to personal problems or else due to medical complications.

While timing is crucial for doing physical exercises, one should also consider the self-potential. Do not push yourself to a goal that will wear you down. Set realistic goals and take small steps towards them. Fix a time for exercise depending on your daily activity and your energy. Enjoy whatever you are doing and try to keep it constant.