Life is split into two types of people \u2013 bright eyed, bushy tailed morning people and those who hit snooze\u2026 several times!<\/p>\n
For the latter, dragging yourself out of bed and to the gym in the mornings can be a struggle. But if you want to maximise your training gains \u2013 science tells us this is exactly what you should be doing. Although you may not think it as that 6am alarm goes off\u00a0 – training in the morning also gives you more energy and stamina in the long term.<\/p>\n
So why is morning training so good for you? <\/strong><\/p>\n During morning time crucial hormones such as testosterone which help build body mass are elevated. The testosterone cycle is considered to be at its peak at 8am, and enters a steady decline after this. Cortisol (the hormone that wakes your body up) is also highest in the morning immediately after waking up. \u00a0This means the morning is the perfect time to take advantage of the circulating hormones giving you more energy for your workout.<\/p>\n Everyone knows that exercise releases endorphins which are good for motivation and overall mental wellbeing. Exercising in the morning gives you that much needed endorphin- hit meaning that you can start your day in a happy and productive mind set. People who take part in regular aerobic exercise have been found consistently in studies to have overall better mental health, concentration, memory retention and cognitive ability.<\/p>\n Exercising first thing in the morning is proven to help you burn more calories throughout the day.\u00a0 Exercising in the morning kick starts your metabolism meaning that you burn calories faster throughout the rest of the day. This is known as \u2018excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), and it means that your body burns more calories after your workout \u2013 even if you\u2019re just sitting at your desk! Studies have shown that you can burn an additional 200 calories throughout the day by exercising in the morning.<\/p>\n It may also be of a greater benefit to workout before eating a proper breakfast.\u00a0 A study by the British Journal of Nutrition found that found exercising on an empty stomach can burn as much as 20 percent more fat than when a meal is eaten first.<\/p>\n If we lead busy lives then the only time we have to fit in exercise may be a trip to the gym after work in the evening. This may seem easier than getting out of bed in the morning, but high-energy exercise too late in the evening can make it difficult to sleep at night. Increasing your adrenalin levels just a few hours before trying to get some shut eye is not conducive to a good night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n Instead, if you get it out of the way in the morning, by the time you hit the hay you\u2019ll be exhausted by the long day and the early start. An early night will also make it easier to jump out of bed the next day.<\/p>\n Various studies have shown that morning exercise helps to prevent against chronic diseases more than exercising at any other time of day. Studies have showed that morning exercise can lower blood pressure by up to 25%, whilst other studies have proven that morning exercise before eating lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes by protecting against glucose intolerance and insulin resistance.<\/p>\n What do the professsionals say? <\/strong><\/p>\n Che Mills, professional MMA fighter agrees that morning workouts are the best idea for building essential strength.<\/p>\n \u201cI start my workouts at 8am most days. I usually do 60 minutes of high intensity work out such as running. I build this up a week before a fight and do 8am workouts every day. I don\u2019t eat before training in the morning but I always make sure I have a protein shake such as X-PLODE to give me the energy I <\/em>need.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Fuel for your morning routine Although eating a full breakfast before your morning workout may not be the best idea, giving your body a little fuel to start the day can make sure your maximise the gains from your workout.<\/p>\n \u00a0How about trying one of these as a Pre-workout drink<\/strong>?<\/p>\n \u00a0X-PLODE HARDCORE\u2122<\/a>\u00a0 includes caffeine to boost alertness and aid workout productivity by reducing exertion ratings.<\/p>\n Or how about trying our recipe for the Metabolism Booster Vegan Latte<\/a>, a mix of cacao powder, almond butter & our protein-rich\u00a0PRO V-GAIN\u2122 PROTEIN\u00a0<\/a>for a real energy kick.<\/p>\n Post workout breakfast <\/strong><\/p>\n Although we may be working out on an empty stomach, it is of vital importance to make sure that we replace all nutrients, and give our bodies fuel for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n Try our Mass gain smoothie<\/a> immediately after a workout, followed by a breakfast high in proteins such as eggs and avocados, or our Mango Porridge<\/a> with chia seeds!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Life is split into two types of people \u2013 bright eyed, bushy tailed morning people and those who hit snooze\u2026 several times! 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