Morning Run vs Evening Run – Which Is Better?
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Are you a regular runner? Or are you someone who has just taken up running? Either way, you may have asked yourself this question- when is the best time to run?
Actually, both morning and evening runs have their own benefits. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of both and help you pick the better option.
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Here are some benefits (both physical and psychological) that you can expect from your morning run-
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Many health experts will tell you to run in accordance with your circadian rhythm or body clock- the 24-hour biological clock that determines all your biological functions.
Some people like to run when their body temperature, oxygen levels and energy production (all regulated by the body clock) are at the highest which is around 5-7 PM in the evening.
An evening run will help you de-stress after a long and hard at work. It will also help you sleep better at night.
In my opinion morning run is always better than evening run because morning sun is optimal for vitamin D production and body is more metabolically active in morning than evening.
Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD
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Running, in general, is extremely advantageous for your health no matter when you do it. But a morning run has a slight edge over the evening run because of its higher fat burning capacity. Therefore if you want to lose weight, opt for a morning run. But if you are short of time in the morning, then opt for an evening run to stay healthy and fit.
Evening runs can probably provide a person with more energy as a couple of more meals are consumed throughout the day and in fact has been shown to reduce more weight than morning runs.
Dr. Ashish Bajaj, M.B.B.S., M.D.
The most important factor with running (or any form of exercise) is to be consistent and repeat it regularly. Running is great for helping you to lose weight, stay healthy, build strength and improve your cardiovascular health. Hence, whatever time of day you choose to run, it needs to be something you’re able to keep up often. Considering your free time, energy levels and work timings. You need to pick a time that allows you to run consistently without messing up your daily routine. Although it may not be possible initially, try to progress to running daily at least during the week (with time off for recovery over the weekend).
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