5 Reasons Why You Need Morning Workouts
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The human body does not fully wake up the moment the alarm rings. Even when you have already got out of bed, all internal organs and systems still continue to “rest”. In the morning, the reaction rate is significantly impaired. This can last from 1 to 3 hours. To fully wake up you need to do some exercises.
How can you profit from workouts?
About 10-15 minutes a day can provide you with long-term benefits. It may be difficult to start working out on a regular basis, but the more you do, the more you learn to enjoy? Here are 5 reasons why exercises are so awesome.
Workouts invigorate you
The human body wakes up much faster and more actively if even a small physical activity is performed. Workouts activate blood circulation. All organs and tissues become saturated with oxygen. The feeling of well-being improves and your brain gets actively involved in everything you do.
Your body becomes fit
Regular exercise leads to the strengthening of muscle tissue. A morning workout positively affects the condition of the spine and joints. Even simple and short-term gymnastics prevents the diseases connected with your skeleton and muscles.
Morning exercises stimulate metabolism, so your shapes gradually improve. Some muscles are pumped up, slimness appears, the stomach is tightened.
Workouts affect your mood in a positive way
Do you prefer to boost your energy with a cup of coffee? Alas, a fragrant drink will not provide the energy and positiveness that workouts give. During exercise, your body increases endorphin production. These hormones of joy can significantly increase mood and make you positive for the whole day.
You don’t need to be involved in excessive training, just warm-up your muscles. And therefore, morning workouts don’t cause fatigue or pain.
Regular workouts strengthen your willpower
Firstly, it may be hard to overcome yourself and get out of bed 10-15 minutes earlier. Still, with the right attitude and appropriate motivation, you can easily overcome this barrier.
Be ready that in 20-21 days your morning routine becomes challenging. Positive results by this time are still not very noticeable. Therefore, obsessive thoughts about giving up daily workouts begin to appear. At this moment it is important to overcome yourself and will greatly boost your willpower.
Workouts enhance health
Morning exercises have a complex effect on the body. Blood circulation and metabolism become activated, so all internal organs receive sufficient nutrition and begin to function much more actively. Still, if you have heart problems, you need to consult primary care physicians on exercises that suit you.
Health benefits of morning workouts:
- strengthening the heart;
- improvement of the respiratory system;
- increase muscle elasticity;
- normalize blood vessels;
- posture alignment;
- increase attention;
- increase joint mobility;
- brain stimulation;
- increase stamina;
- normalization of the vestibular apparatus.
Morning physical activity is especially useful for those people who are forced to lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Important recommendations on morning workouts
To maximize the benefits of physical activity in the morning, the following rules must be observed.
Don’t make it too long
It is enough to start with 10-minute physical activity. Over time, you can increase the time to 15 minutes. When the body is fully adapted to workouts, you may get involved in exercises for half an hour.
Get ready for exercises
Do not start gymnastics immediately after getting out of bed as it is too stressful for the body. Brush your teeth and drink a glass of water. But a snack before workouts is not worth it. Perform all exercises on an empty stomach. Breakfast is recommended 20 minutes after the end of morning workouts.
Add emotions
Daily exercises should not only invigorate but also enhance your mood. Therefore, turn on your favorite music, ventilate your room, add little aromatic oil into the air, and start your workout. After that, be sure to praise yourself. Celebrate your achievements.
Keep it regular
If you do exercises from time to time, then you should not hope for positive results. Only daily activities will benefit. Moreover, the first results will become noticeable after 5-6 weeks of regular training.
Select the correct set of exercises
Daily workouts should “trigger” all organs and tissues. That is why the complex should be composed of exercises that involve all the muscles and joints. Focusing on one problem area doesn’t increase the tone of the whole organism. Remember, that a good workout consists of warming up, the main stage and warming down. Don’t start too hard.
