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This Is Why Most People Prefer To Exercise In The Morning
A handful of reasons why the world prioritizes morning workouts
No cup of coffee or tea will provide you with the zing and zest of an early morning run. This is a fact that most runners and athletes will gladly attest to. It isn’t for nothing that the popular slogan, “running is my coffee”, is a viral one in the running community. The sense of happiness and euphoria experienced by runners after a morning run is commonly referred to as the ‘runners high’. Endorphins and cannabinoids have often been credited for these intense feelings that runners often experience after a routine run.
While most people choose to exercise in the mornings, there are many who exercise in the afternoons and evenings too. However, you are most likely to find yourself in the company of other fitness enthusiasts should you choose the early hours of the morning to workout.
When it comes to running, cycling, and other forms of outdoor recreation, morning workouts are preferred more than any other for a handful of practical reasons.
Here they are:
The mental reason — you are done with the most difficult task of the day
Science and sports literature has been drilling this into our heads since decades, and it seems like most people have gotten the…
