Is it okay to go running at 8 or 9 in the evening?

Exercise is particularly important to us, and everyone knows the benefits of exercise. However, usually many friends go to work, so they basically have no time to exercise during the day. Many working friends choose to exercise at night, usually mainly running. So, is it good to run at eight or nine o'clock in the evening? This is also a situation that many friends are confused about. Let’s take a look at it together.

1. Exercise at night in moderation and don’t be too tired

Some people say that they can’t sleep after exercising at night. In this case, generally speaking, it is best not to do exciting competitive sports at night, but to do more monotonous exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, etc.

The amount of exercise at night should be moderate, and the intensity should be gradual. Exercise until your whole body feels comfortable and unobstructed. Don't let yourself become exhausted. It is best not to exercise one hour before going to bed. If you are not feeling well, or are overly tired and sleepy, do not force yourself to exercise. Get enough rest first and it is not too late to exercise the next day. If you feel comfortable after exercise, sleep well, and feel refreshed and energetic the next day, it means that your body likes this practice. If you feel tired and listless the next day, it means you exercised improperly.

At the same time, the temperature is relatively low at night and the wind is cooler. People with weak bodies may experience health problems if they are blown by the cool wind after sweating. In addition, when people run, blood flows to the limbs, raising their temperature. If they are exposed to cool wind at this time, they can easily catch a cold. It is best to bring a sweat towel when exercising to wipe off the sweat on the surface of the body in time.

2. Drink some alkaline drinks after exercise to recover faster

If you want to exercise at night, you can choose to eat high-protein, easily digestible foods such as fish for dinner. Make sure to eat carbohydrates such as staple foods, which can provide the energy needed for exercise. You will sweat when exercising, so you should pay attention to replenishing fluids before exercising. Plain water, soup, or juice will all be fine.

After exercise, many people will be very excited, so three or five people will invite each other to have a midnight snack. This practice is not advisable. Fish, meat and beer are indispensable for midnight snacks. Many people choose to run or ride at night for the purpose of exercising and losing weight. The calories consumed with great difficulty are replenished all at once. Moreover, eating too late and too much will also affect sleep at night.

Of course, this doesn’t mean you can’t eat or drink after exercise. Since you sweat a lot during exercise, you also produce a lot of lactic acid. At this time, you can choose to drink some alkaline beverages rich in vitamins and minerals. In addition to quickly replenishing the water and nutrients needed by the body, it can also neutralize lactic acid and allow the body to quickly recover from fatigue.

Through the above introduction, we know that it is best not to exercise at night, but when you want to exercise, you must also pay attention to the method and way of exercise. Generally, you can choose to jog at night. In addition, try not to do it too late. And when we run at night because it is relatively dark, we must also pay attention to safety.