Do you exercise in the morning or at night? A workout in the evening uses less oxygen; if you exercise in the morning you are likely to burn more sugar and fat. Photo: AlamyDo you exercise in the morning or at night? A workout in the evening uses less oxygen; if you exercise in the morning you are likely to burn more sugar and fat. Photo: Alamy
Do you exercise in the morning or at night? A workout in the evening uses less oxygen; if you exercise in the morning you are likely to burn more sugar and fat. Photo: Alamy
Lifestyle /  Health & Wellness

Morning vs evening exercise: one is better for losing weight, the other for performance

  • Working out at night and during the day has different effects on the body, according to recent scientific studies
  • A morning workout boosts the metabolism of sugar and fat, and may aid weight control, while exercising at night uses less energy and oxygen so you can do more

Topic |   Wellness
The Washington Post
The Washington Post

Updated: 10:20am, 15 Aug, 2019

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Do you exercise in the morning or at night? A workout in the evening uses less oxygen; if you exercise in the morning you are likely to burn more sugar and fat. Photo: AlamyDo you exercise in the morning or at night? A workout in the evening uses less oxygen; if you exercise in the morning you are likely to burn more sugar and fat. Photo: Alamy
Do you exercise in the morning or at night? A workout in the evening uses less oxygen; if you exercise in the morning you are likely to burn more sugar and fat. Photo: Alamy
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