Running is an ideal way to get in great shape and feel good. There are proponents of morning jogging, but some say that only evening running can keep them full of energy. Let’s see what the experts have to say about it.
Running – in the morning or in the evening?
Running in the morning is often shown in romantic comedies, in which the main characters before a difficult day at work go for a short jog. This way to stimulate the body has many advantages. First of all, we improve the cardiovascular system, thanks to which we supply the body with oxygen necessary for work. In addition, morning running significantly affects the level of cortisol in the blood, so regardless of whether we got up left foot or not, after exercise we feel crisp and less stressed
Running in the morning helps to get rid of excess body fat – during aerobic training we burn fat, and thus we take care of our slim figure. Workout helps to speed up metabolism and better absorption of vitamins from food. In the morning, jogging instead of coffee can stimulate us much faster and give a huge dose of positive energy for the whole day. Exercise, just like caffeine, raises blood pressure so we wake up and are ready for new tasks
Remember not to run on an empty stomach because your body will burn muscle. Before the workout itself, be sure to drink water and eat a very light meal. It can be a banana or an energy gel that provides your body with vitamins and carbohydrates. After running, be sure to eat within 30 minutes, as muscle breakdown can occur after this time. Post-workout breakfast should primarily contain high-quality protein and complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal or dark bread
Running in the evening on the other hand also gives many positive feelings. First of all we do not have to be afraid that we will fall asleep at work, so our training can last much longer. In addition, running in the evening, we significantly reduce the level of stress, and the accumulated tension in the muscles during the day become only an unpleasant memory. Exercise before bedtime also improves oxygenation of the body and allows for a deeper sleep. Exercising before bedtime also has its negative side – stimulated body and increased blood pressure cause that sleep does not always come easily. So it’s a good idea to do a short stretching session and deep breathing just before you go to bed to calm your body down.
Running – the effects
Whether you are a morning bird and prefer to run in the morning or prefer an evening workout, running will give you a lot of satisfaction and health effects such as
- stabilized blood sugar levels,
- lower body weight,
- strengthened and sculpted muscles,
- cleansing the body of toxins,
- improved blood circulation,
- improved fitness,
- faster falling asleep and deeper sleep
Running can be started with short jogs, with time extending the distance. If you care about burning fat, you should think about interval training, combining elements of aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Such a combination throws the body out of homeostasis, i.e. balance, so it has to make a big metabolic effort to get back to it. This translates into burning calories faster, so mixing fast and slow running is a very good idea for weight loss.
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