Study Suggests Early Morning Exercise Could Boost Metabolism and Fat Burning

Study Suggests Early Morning Exercise Could Boost Metabolism and Fat Burning
SHARE

New research from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet suggests that exercising at certain times of the day may boost metabolism and fat burning, at least in mice. According to the findings, the mice whose metabolisms were stimulated by exercise did so more effectively than those whose metabolisms were stimulated by exercise at a period when mice generally rest. The genes involved in adipose tissue breakdown, thermogenesis (heat generation), and mitochondria in adipose tissue were found to be more highly expressed during early active phases of physical exercise, suggesting a greater metabolic rate, in a research published in the journal PNAS.

Adipose tissue, or body fat, was the primary focus of the study when high-intensity exercise was conducted twice a day, once during the early active phase and once during the early rest phase, which in humans would be late in the morning and late in the evening. According to the results of the research, optimal timing may be critical for maintaining a healthy energy balance and reaping the advantages of exercise. One of these advantages is a higher metabolic rate for fat, which is very helpful for those trying to lose weight or who are overweight.

Although mice and humans have many physiological processes in common, there are also important distinctions. Since mice are nocturnal, this early active period may account for the greater effectiveness of their exercise. The authors of the study concede that further research is required before any conclusions can be drawn about the human population.

The results show that timing your activity for optimal health advantages is crucial, especially for fat metabolism. People who are overweight may benefit from engaging in physical exercise at optimal times since it speeds up their metabolism and increases their fat burning. More esearch is required to see whether the findings can be applied to people.

 


SHARE

Anna is an avid blogger with an educational background in medicine and mental health. She is a generalist with many other interests including nutrition, women's health, astronomy and photography. In her free time from work and writing, Anna enjoys nature walks, reading, and listening to jazz and classical music.

Post Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.