Ah, the age-old conundrum of those attempting to incorporate more healthy behaviours into their everyday lives: when is the best time to work up a daily sweaty workout? The reply is, sort of. Sometimes. It varies. Are we still heard?
Any sort of exercise is good for the body, but certain types of activity may be more advantageous for you at different times. Shauna Faulisi, a holistic nutritionist and the creator of the Soul Wellness Method understands that the term “holistic” refers to every element of our health, hence her practises extend beyond the kitchen. We asked her for the trick to precisely timing our sweat workouts because we always follow along with her exciting physical escapades.
It establishes the mood for the day and releases dopamine, the hormone of success, signalling that you’ve accomplished something worthwhile. Who doesn’t enjoy a joyful HIIT to start the day off?
Think of it as ‘A thing in motion stays in motion.’ Working out in the morning has a tonne of advantages that power your day. According to biology and science, the more dopamine your body produces, the more alert, focused, creative, and concentrated you are throughout the day—all of the essential qualities we need to have a fantastic day and feel great about ourselves. The incentive chemical known as dopamine encourages you to pursue rewards in attaining goals and makes it possible for you to exert the necessary effort to be successful.
“Since every one of us is unique, we each have various energy levels at different times of the day. I enjoy working out in the morning because it helps me feel good about my day. When I’m feeling great about myself, I make decisions that are in line with my short- and long-term goals because I feel terrific in my body, my mind is clear, and I generally do.
“Sometimes it’s not possible to work out in the morning, so I’ll take a stroll after supper without my phone to clear my thoughts, promote lymphatic drainage, and aid in digestion. Some of my clients discover that an evening workout works incredibly well for them and has no effect on their ability to fall asleep. Although I’m the complete opposite [when it comes to high intensity], I’ve learnt to be kind to myself, however the day plays out.”
Test the hypothesis if you’re unsure as to whether an evening workout affects your sleep schedule. It’s crucial to keep in mind, though, that higher-intensity exercises cause a greater release of stress chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol, which might make you feel energised before going to bed rather than just exhausted from burning calories.
Another thing that might keep you from getting good, deep sleep is raising your heart rate closer to bedtime, so be sure to allow your body plenty of time to wind down. Many people find that three hours before bedtime is plenty, and activities like mild yoga won’t have this cardiac impact.
“Remember that every movement is significant when considering motions from a time-of-day POV! One of the six pillars of the Soul Wellness Method is movement, which is crucial to who we are. Moving about allows us to mix things up, inspires fresh ideas, wakes up our minds, and can be incredibly therapeutic. We were made to be mobile. Walking is incredibly powerful, and it may be as easy as that,” Shauna reassures.
