With the arrival of sunny days, you want to get back to sport, but can’t find the time? What if you got up earlier to start your day with a good session as soon as you wake up?
What are the benefits of physical activity in the morning?
In the morning, a sports session leads to a significant loss of fat mass, especially if you are fasting. It keeps you in shape andavoid weight fluctuations : by practicing a physical activity as soon as you wake up, you will naturally be more attentive to your daily caloric intake.
Morning sport also guarantees your well-being. It allows you to start your internal clock and optimize its operation. Physical activity will improve your mood throughout the day, your alertness, your dynamism as well as the making of good decisions. Stress, pain and anxiety will decrease thanks to the endorphins released.
With regularity in your workouts, you will find improving your sleep, your endurance, as well as the reduction of your arterial hypertension. Sport when you wake up finally helps to regulate your blood sugar.
What are the best sports to do as soon as you wake up?
If you decide to do your session right out of bed, you will probably be on an empty stomach. In order not to have a harmful effect on your health, promote sports activities at moderate intensity. You should not neglect recovery times. Favor brisk walking, running, the elliptical trainer, cardio exercises or muscle building exercises at home.
If breakfast is an essential step to wake up your body, wait about 2 hours before starting your workout. It is not recommended to engage in physical activity during digestion. You increase your risk of intestinal disorders. However, no sport should be avoided after this time. Whether it’s bodybuilding with heavy loads, circuit training, hiit or even sprints: everything is allowed (depending on your form and your age).
Finally, to achieve your goals and exceed your limits, you must take the time to properly warm up. When you wake up, the joints are about 20% less flexible than at the end of the day. Be sure to stretch them well: your muscles should no longer stiffen.
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