I Found That Exercise in the Morning Can Change Your Day
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There is almost a magic, a first new start with the rising of the sun, and the whole world finally waking up — setting an optimistic tone for the day. For some, it’s considered the holiest ritual of all: the morning workout.
Be it a quick jog, yoga, or spinning class, working out in the morning has its benefits in the long run.
“An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”
Henry David Thoreau
Morning Workouts:
1. Enhanced Metabolism:
Kicking off your day with physical activity is like giving your body a jump start. When you give exercise to your body, it does not only make you burn fat at the time but increases the metabolism so that it can even burn more calories after you are done exercising. This phenomenon is often referred to as the “after burn effect,” meaning a morning workout could actually help you burn more calories throughout the day simply by getting your body moving early.
2. Good Mental Health:
Exercise is indeed a mood booster since it gets the body to start releasing endorphins, which are often termed ‘feel-good’ chemicals. To…
