The best time to run every day

Some people like running and often decide the time to run at will, running whenever they want. However, this approach is often wrong. There is a time period every day that is suitable for running. Running at this most suitable time will be helpful to your body. So, when is the best time to run every day?

When is the best time to run? The best time for running exercise is generally in the morning, followed by around 9 am and around 5 pm. Middle-aged people usually exercise in the morning due to work. Firstly, it does not conflict with work; secondly, the air is fresh when running in the morning, which is good for the respiratory system. In addition, people's physical strength is restored after sleep, but physiologically speaking, people are still in a certain state of inhibition. Exercising in the morning helps to excite the nerves, boost the spirit, promote metabolism, and is very beneficial for maintaining sufficient mental and physical strength for a day's work.

Of course, some people believe that the oxygen content in the morning is lower (plant respiration), the air is fresh but contains fewer inhalable particles, and people’s mental state is best in the evening, so exercise should be done around five to six in the evening.

However, it is not advisable to run before or after meals. Running after a meal or eating immediately after running will cause a decrease in gastric acid secretion, affecting the digestion of food, which will cause stomach problems over time. It is generally better to exercise one hour after a meal. Running before going to bed is not a good exercise. Exercising before going to bed will put the cerebral cortex in a highly excited state, resulting in adverse reactions such as dreaming or difficulty falling asleep.

Moreover, it is not advisable to do high-intensity exercise on an empty stomach in the morning. If the distance of a long run is relatively long, you can first drink a small cup of sugar water or eat a little snack.

Everyone's physique is different, and no one can guarantee that there are people with the same physique among several people. Because of this, everyone chooses a different time to run. Perhaps some people just don't have time at the most suitable time to run? Therefore, the best time for running is not absolute or unchanging, but selective.