CrossFit Shropshire does great morning classes in Shrewsbury. Here are some reasons why morning workouts are good for you.
1. Fewer distractions
When you first wake up, you’re totally unplugged from the world and haven’t yet turned your attention to your daily to-do list. For an hour or two hours, freedom from work and social commitments means you can focus more intently on your workout.
Plus, when you exercise in the morning, you’re less likely to be interrupted by phone calls, texts, emails, Instagram notifications, tweets, Facebook messages…
Plus, when you exercise in the morning, you’re less likely to be interrupted by phone calls, texts, emails, Instagram notifications, tweets, Facebook messages…
2. Increased overall activity
Far from completely wearing you out, working out in the morning can inspire you to move more throughout the day. In the same study, participants showed an increase in total physical activity on the days they worked out in the morning. Once you’ve passed the hurdle of getting to the gym, it will leave you in a better state of mind and more likely make you do better decisions throughout the day (not feast on the whole packet of chocolates etc)
3. Increased fat-burning
Exercising on an empty stomach – sometimes referred to as ‘fasted cardio’ – isn’t for everyone, but if weight loss is your goal, it might just help you supercharge your fat-burning potential. In a study of 10 men, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, working out before breakfast was shown to burn up to 20 per cent more fat compared to working out in the afternoon or evening. So come to CrossFit in the morning!!
4. Better sleep
Where an evening workout is likely to rev you up before bed, boosting your heart rate and core temperature, a morning workout can help you get a better night’s kip. A study by Appalachian State University, adults who exercised at 7am fell asleep faster and slept better than those who hit the gym in the afternoon or evening. Who could turn down the opportunity for deeper, longer, higher-quality sleep?
5. Habit-forming
Heading to the gym before the world wakes up means you’re more likely to stick at it – a study by the American Psychological Association found that the most consistent exercisers are those who make it a habit – and this could have a knock-on effect on other aspects of your health. By waking up at the same time every day, you reinforce your circadian rhythm, which helps to keep bodily functions and cycles operating at their optimum efficiency.
See you in the gym in the morning!! Book your no sweat intro to start your morning workouts today.
