It is no big secret that exercise, proper nutrition, getting plenty of rest and drinking lots of water throughout the day is a proven recipe to maintain good health. Regarding exercise, is there a particular time of day when working out or staying physically active will deliver greater rewards? The answer to that question seems to be "yes," and the time you should be exercising is in the morning.
What I have learned through trial and error is that when you are productive in any area of your life, you enjoy less stress and anxiety, more happiness and a sense of fulfillment. To boost your productivity, get active more often. Jogging, taking a walk, lifting weights, cycling, and performing yoga or Pilates will give you more energy than if you are sedentary, which will naturally lead to better productivity. When you schedule that exercise in the morning, you supercharge that productivity.
Here's how it works.
Exercise in the morning means fewer scheduling conflicts. You'll never miss a workout when you wake up early, and other responsibilities are not pushed aside to make sure you exercise. And the bonus is you have the entire day to focus on all other tasks and responsibilities.
It's true, waking up an hour or two earlier is hard for a lot of people. If you haven't gotten enough sleep the night before, you might wake up sluggish and without much energy. The good news is exercise fires up your endorphins and cranks up your energy levels. Enjoying even just 20 minutes of physical activity in the morning can lead to energy reserves to fuel a productive day.
Another benefit of early-morning fitness is a spike in your metabolism. So when you eat throughout the day, you effectively burn more calories and are less likely to suffer a mid-afternoon energy crash. Moderately intense to intense physical activity also wakes up your brain. So you start the day with a clear head, improving your chances of keeping ahead of your workload and responsibilities all day long.
I find it extremely motivating to working out early in the morning. Imagine, you have barely begun your day, and you have already committed to taking care of your health. The feel-good hormones that exercise releases stays with you all day. This successful early-morning achievement develops the proper mindset to attack other goals and commitments with a lot of productive energy and positive feelings. Try it for 21 days, and hopefully, it will become a habit.
