The benefits of exercising in the morning may not be limited to giving you an energetic start to your day, as a recent scientific study has revealed that workout timing may play a decisive role in reducing the risk of several diseases related to the heart and metabolism.
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Benefits Beyond Daily Activity
The findings indicate that physical activity in the early hours of the day is linked to a notable reduction in the risk of conditions such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, according to a report published by "Health Day."
Researchers based their study on analyzing heart rate data collected through fitness trackers worn by around 14,500 adults over nearly a year. The team didn't focus on the type of physical activity itself but considered any period of at least 15 minutes during which heart rate rose as effective exercise, according to what was published on "Al Arabiya Net."
Notable Findings Linked to Exercise Timing
The results showed that people who exercised early in the day recorded lower rates of several diseases compared to those who preferred exercising later.
Morning exercise was linked to a 31% lower risk of coronary artery disease, an 18% lower risk of high blood pressure, alongside a 30% reduction in the likelihood of type 2 diabetes, and a 35% reduction in obesity.
The period between 7 and 8 AM was also found to be the most strongly associated with these benefits, while these results held regardless of the total duration of physical activity a person engaged in throughout the day.
How Do Scientists Explain These Findings?
Researchers believe these results highlight the importance of physical activity timing, while stressing at the same time that engaging in any form of exercise remains better than none at all.
However, they noted that morning exercise may be linked to better health outcomes regarding heart disease and metabolism.
Is Timing the Only Factor?
Despite the notable findings, researchers stressed that the study does not prove a direct causal relationship, noting that other factors such as sleep patterns, hormonal changes, and genetic factors may play a role in explaining this connection. This study opens the door to reconsidering the timing of exercise, as morning appears to hold additional benefits for heart health, but the most important thing remains maintaining regular physical activity, regardless of its timing.
Resource: Al Ghad.
