Warm-up is essential
Exercise is essential for good health. So, when is the best time to do it? According to the research results that have been published so far, there is a slight difference in the effect of morning and evening exercise depending on individual circumstances and goals.
◇Morning exercise
According to a research team at Brigham Young University in the United States, exercise in the morning reduces appetite. It is very effective for a healthy diet. While evening exercise is difficult to do regularly due to work or appointments, the strength of morning exercise is that you can do it consistently if you have the will.
Exercising in the morning not only reduces appetite, but it is also very effective for weight loss because of its high fat burning efficiency. In addition, if you exercise in an empty stomach, it is effective in improving fatty liver or hyperlipidemia because it burns fat accumulated in the skin or liver.
However, having to get up early can make you feel tired all day long, and people with diabetes may experience low blood sugar if you exercise on an empty stomach. It is also necessary to keep in mind that it is at dawn when air pollutants are highest.
◇Evening exercise
Evening exercise was found to be highly effective. According to a research team at the University of Chicago in the United States, when you exercise in the evening, the secretion of adrenal cortex and thyroid stimulating hormone increases quickly, increasing the body’s alertness and greatly increasing exercise efficiency.
In addition, evening exercise promotes the secretion of melatonin and growth hormone in the brain while sleeping after exercise. As a result, it has been shown to have immunity-enhancing and anti-aging effects. Evening is the time when blood pressure is at its lowest during the day, so evening exercise is good for hypertensive patients.
◇Preparation is essential
However, whether it is in the morning or in the evening, warm-up is a must when exercising. Stretching is essential before starting a full-scale workout. Stretch lightly from the far side to the heart. From the fingertips to the wrists, wrists, and shoulders, from the toes to the ankles, knees, and hip joints, release muscle tension.
After that, you can do bare-handed exercises such as sitting and standing up first, and then start endurance strengthening exercises or muscle strength strengthening exercises. Experts advised, “If you experience abdominal pain, chest pain, or leg pain after starting exercise, it is better to immediately stop exercising, take a break for at least 20 minutes, and exercise at a lighter intensity than before.”