Why Jogging is helpful

"For a run to go in the morning or evening?" - this question is as old as the world. Some people like to start their day with exercise, so they are charged with energy and vivacity before labor day. Others prefer to run at the end of the day because this allows them to calm down and forget about their labour duties.Megan Kennihan, a running coach, notes that people who run in the morning are more confident and consistent in their decision - making.

"Morning exercise is a great start to the day. Running lowers blood pressure and stimulates metabolism, which makes us more energetic," says Kennihan.

A morning run has a number of advantages.

It's easier to focus in the morning

The most difficult thing is to get out of the house, but as soon as you get out of the house, something amazing happens to you. Your brain wakes up, starts working at a higher speed, because while running, you control your movements, try not to crash into pedestrians and avoid cars. However, increased concentration will not go away after a run. Research shows that aerobic exercise, including running, stimulates the activity of the frontal and occipital lobes of the brain, which are responsible for so-called Executive control and allow you to regulate emotions and manage the achievement of goals. This is exactly what makes you feel that you can conquer the world after you finish your run.

In addition, there are not many people who want to exercise in the early morning hours, so you can relax and enjoy the solitude in the morning on a jog.

A morning run will be easier if you prepare for it beforehand, for example, pick up clothes.

Getting better sleep

There is nothing worse than lying in bed and turning from side to side, trying to sleep. Insomnia makes people feel tired and lethargic all the next day, and even liters of coffee do not help to get rid of such consequences of lack of healthy sleep. Regular exercise can improve sleep quality and alleviate the effects of insomnia. Morning exercise gives you energy and the desire to act during the day, and you only want to sleep in the evening, not during the working day.

Mental health benefits

Everyone has moments when it seems that the whole world is against you. In such situations, the nerves are just on edge.So a morning run helps to cope with irritability and nervousness, and also has a positive effect on mental health.

Time in nature

Research shows that people who spend at least 50 minutes in nature every day are less likely to be stressed than people who don't. A run in the Park at dawn is a great way to feel better and protect yourself from the negative effects of stress.

Decreased appetite

Morning running, as a rule, contributes to making the right decisions during the day, it motivates a positive and healthy attitude to yourself. Research shows that women who ran on a treadmill for 90 minutes consumed fewer calories than inactive women. As a rule, athletes eat less, and, in addition, adds Megan Kennihan, the food they eat immediately after training goes to muscle recovery.

Running in the morning is not for everyone, but before you draw conclusions, it's worth trying: go out for a morning jog 3-4 times a week for 3 weeks and see if this kind of running is suitable for you.