05/10/2024
Exercising Just an Hour A Week Can Add More Than 2 Years to Your Life:
Want to get the most out if it? Here's how, according to science.
The best time to exercise differs for men and women due to various factors such as hormone differences, biological clocks, and sleep-wake cycles between the sexes.
Women tend to burn more body fat during morning exercise, while men's exercise appears to be more efficient in the evening.
Recent studies have shown that the effectiveness of exercise is influenced by the time of day, the type of exercise, and the training objectives, and these effects vary between men and women. In a randomized controlled trial, it was confirmed that the timing of exercise impacts its effectiveness, with differences observed between the sexes. Evening exercise for men has been found to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, combat fatigue, and improve metabolic health, leading to a decreased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. Additionally, men tend to burn more fat during evening exercise. Interestingly, men in the trial were less sensitive to the time of day they exercised and showed strength improvements in both morning and evening sessions.
On the other hand, women are advised to exercise in the morning if they aim to reduce fat around their midsection and lower blood pressure. For improving muscle strength in the upper body and enhancing mood and food intake, women should consider evening exercise. It is important to note that individuals typically schedule their exercise based on family and work commitments.
While most research on exercise timing has focused on men, recent studies have highlighted the importance of considering other factors when making decisions about exercise timing.