When is the best time to exercise?

Many people are always accustomed to scheduling exercise in the morning. They think that exercising in the morning in the fresh air can consume body fat and help them lose weight quickly. In fact, exercising in the morning is a fitness misunderstanding and is not in line with scientific laws. So. When is the best time to exercise? Let me introduce it to you in detail below, let’s learn about it together.

It is not advisable to exercise in the early morning. The time when the human body clock is at its lowest is early morning. In the early morning, people's body temperature is the lowest, pulse is the slowest, and physiological functions are the worst. If you exercise at this time, it is equivalent to suddenly entering a more intense exercise state from a resting state or a state before awakening. This is a kind of "reckless advance" and the gain will not outweigh the loss. The muscles and joints of the human body rapidly go from a relaxed state to a tense and strong state, and it is difficult for a while to adapt.

Afternoon or evening is a good time for outdoor exercise for three main reasons: First, the human body's biological clock is at its peak in the afternoon, and physiological functions are at their best at this time - human endurance increases, muscle temperature is high, blood viscosity is minimal, and joints are most flexible: during the day, the highest point of human oxygen absorption is around 6 pm; the time when a person's heart rate and blood pressure are most stable is from 5 pm to 7 pm. According to measurements by British physiologists, the body's ability to adapt to the external environment reaches its highest stress response level and the nerves are most flexible between 4pm and 7pm. Therefore, choosing to exercise in the afternoon or evening can maximize the human body's potential and adaptability and achieve the purpose of fitness. Second, the air quality is best in the afternoon. Third, exercising in the afternoon is most conducive to sleeping at night. British medical scientists have found that people who exercise in the morning sleep similarly at night, while people who exercise in the afternoon sleep much better than usual.

Whether you exercise in the morning or in the afternoon, exercise should be moderate. As far as health is concerned, it is effective to start exercising at any age. If you have time, exercise more; if you don’t have time, exercise less. Just move, even if it’s just one move or one posture. No matter what kind of exercise you do, especially for middle-aged and elderly people, from the perspective of physical exercise, it is suitable to do whole-body activities.

The above is the best time for exercise that I introduced to you. I believe everyone understands it. Again, it is recommended to exercise in the afternoon or evening. Exercise needs to be tailored to the individual and should be gradual. Don't be too strenuous at the beginning, and gradually increase the amount of exercise. Simply exercising for a while can solve the problem.