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Reaping the Benefits of Morning Cardio Exercise

One thing to consider when starting a new exercise regimen is what time of day to work out. Should you exercise in the morning, afternoon or evening? Well you may want to consider getting out of bed early and starting your day with a good cardio workout. Besides the benefits of burning more fat and getting you out of bed earlier, morning cardio exercise has several other beneficial effects to help you achieve a better and healthier body.

Doing a cardio workout first thing in the morning kick-starts your physiological systems long before you wake up, which enhances most bodily functions throughout the day. It will also increase mental acuity. Exercise causes a release of endorphins and insulin-like growth factor that increase both mental alertness and acuity. Early morning workouts will facilitate brain enhancing sharpness that you will feel for as many as eight hours after the workout. By working out later on in the day, this mental sharpness will be spent at home on the couch or sleeping in bed.

After an early morning workout, your body will have an overall good feeling. After completing a challenging morning workout of physical exercise, you will feel a rush and a satisfying feeling of accomplishment that stays with you throughout the entire day. Also, morning exercise puts you in a healthy mind set. This feeling of sharpness will enhance your body’s awareness throughout the day.

Studies have shown that morning training ensures workout consistency. People who workout in the morning are more likely to stick with their exercise program and diet, and have better overall results. For a better you, try to jump start your workout regime by training first thing in the morning.

For more information on health and fitness tips, please contact Darren Shane at: darrenshane @ canada.com

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