New research has revealed working out between midday and 5pm will lead to a longer and healthier life.
Scientists in China from the Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute found those who worked out in this particular time bracket had a lower risk of dying.
National and international guidelines say physical activity is one of the most important elements in improving overall health.
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So why is this particular time the key to an overall longer life?
The researchers couldn’t actually find a definitive answer. However, they looked at previous research stating it might have to do with the body’s metabolic functions.
According to the research, however, previous animal studies have found the time of physical activity has an effect on the body’s metabolic function.
This is the process when your body absorbs the food you eat as well as liquids you drink into energy.
Although human study results were found inconclusive, research suggested the body best recovers from exercising at these times.
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The study aimed to find if those who engaged in moderate to vigorous intense physical activity at any time of day was associated with lower risks for all-cause, cardiovascular disease, and cancer mortality.
The focus was on physical activity at a relatively high intensity level to determine the effect on the body’s overall health.
The group studied 92,000 people and found those who worked out during the middle of the afternoon possessed less risks of dying compared to others.
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Similar results were found for those with a mixed combination of exercise times.
Although exercise is beneficial to overall body health, it’s important to eat the right foods too.
There’s no point exercising continuously if your body isn’t getting the right nutrients.
Staying in shape also relies on the foods you eat.
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Celebrity nutritionist Sergio Perera told 9Honey Coach, “You learn to feel how different foods and liquids affect your body and mind.”
Overall, any exercise when you can is better than no exercise at all.
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