2023-05-24 16:11:21
The ringing of the alarm clock early in the morning may irritate you to the highest degree, even if you do not necessarily want to go for a walk out of bed, you have excellent reasons to indulge yourself without restraint in this activity that you you may end up loving, for your greater good. In fact, exercising in the evening is just as beneficial as in the morning, but some benefits differ, and science has found that you don’t always have to use weights or run at high speed to get results.
Walking is one of the best exercises, and one of the easiest to do if you stand on your own two feet. It also allows you to maintain a healthy weight, strong muscles and sufficient activity with age and, when this is what you do in the morning, its benefits go far beyond the physical domain. According Healthline, getting active should be the first thing to do following waking up, and walking might be the best option to consider. Here are 5 major benefits of a morning walk.
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1. Better Mental Health
Physical exercise, in general, releases endorphins which make you feel good and in a better mood, but according to Healthlinemorning walks are beneficial for mental health in many other ways: they can improve self-esteem, reduce stress and anxiety, help fight once morest fatigue and even allow you to reduce the symptoms of depression. Science recommends getting at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, which can start with 10-20 minute walks, supplemented with other types of exercise later in the day.
2. An energized start to the day
According to some studies, walking in the morning has a similar effect to that of coffee, in that it has the benefit of waking up the body and making you feel energized. Walking is particularly beneficial if practiced outdoors, in the sun (always with sunscreen and a hat), in order to absorb vitamin D, if possible in contact with nature.
3. A Boosted Immune System
Everyone can benefit from an improved immune system, which helps the body fight off all kinds of illnesses and keeps the flu and colds from dragging on. A morning walk is also beneficial in this area and can help reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. It is also a good antidote for those who spend most of the day sitting in front of a computer.
4. Strengthened muscles (and potential weight loss)
Walking is a form of exercise that can help you burn fat and lose weight, while improving your physical condition, muscle strength and endurance. The benefit is that it can be a light exercise, which you can make more intense by doing it on hilly, incline terrain, or by adding weights around your wrists and ankles.
5. Better sleep
We all know that a good night’s sleep is very important: it is necessary for proper brain function, stress management, longevity and a good quality of life. Good news: morning walks also help. Many studies have shown that exercising in the morning can be beneficial for people who have difficulty sleeping, as it helps regulate their sleep and prevents them from having a new energy surge in the evening prevent you from falling asleep.
Originally posted on GQ Mexico
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