3 Pros of Morning Exercises

Waking up to the sunrise every morning is a great practice. Having the willpower to do so provides amazing results as well as feeling a certain sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Sometimes getting up isn’t always the easiest thing to do – but once you do it you’ll feel proud of yourself.

Working out isn’t only great for your brain but it also gives you enough energy for 10 hours after! Another great thing about waking up early is that you’ll burn the remaining calories in the next few hours because your body is still pumping blood and adrenaline all throughout your body. If you need more reasons to do a short work out in the morning – here’s a few reasons to do so.

Sustained Energy

The biggest pro on waking up early in the morning is the energy you’ll feel the entire day because you get your blood pumping in the morning – the effects will carry on until the afternoon. Now you can trade your cup of joe for a quick exercise!

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Hit the Hay Better

The National Sleep Foundation found that when you exercise first thing in the morning – it can lead to better rest in the evening. Speaking about rest – you’ll probably even have more dreams! Say goodbye to your melatonin pills because you won’t need them anymore with natural melatonin being produced more.

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Happiness Levels are Increased

Exercising is proven to increase endorphin levels naturally. So when exercising first thing in the morning – your body sends signals to your brain to keep your endorphins happy. No wonder exercising rewards us with positive energy – it means our body is thanking us!

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