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The best time of day to exercise is open to debate: physiology gives the edge to the end of the day and sociology to the beginning of the day.
Exercise not only tones the body, it also relieves stress and tones the mind. Stress for most people is usually highest at the end of the day, so exercise then helps the mind as much as the muscles.
Early morning exercise, however, provides a different advantage. Any time you exercise, your brain produces natural opiates called endorphins, which elevate your mood so you become more optimistic. While they help you feel better after the day is done, they also help you start the day with an optimistic outlook. So, while evening exercise is biologically a little better for relieving stress and eliminating toxins, it does not have a great advantage.
Sociologists have learned that people who exercise in the morning are less likely to quit, because most people have more control of the early morning hours before the days obligations take over. All you have to do is rise earlier and get started. Most studies also have shown that morning exercise makes you more efficient during the day. Whatever time of day you choose. the important thing is to exercise.
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