Walking in the am

justinrye
justinrye Posts: 61 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I would like to know is it beneficial to walk as soon as a person awakes? I have been walking as soon as I awake in the mornings I get up and out walking with in 5 minuts. Any thoughts and advice thanks in advance

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  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    As far as benefits for weight loss, walking in the morning versus walking any other time of day doesn't really matter. As long as it's a time that you will do it.

    For me, exercise in the morning is my favorite because 1) it puts me in a good mood at the start of my day 2) wakes me up and 3) I don't have to worry about fitting it into my day later on.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Does not matter, personal preference.
  • justinrye
    justinrye Posts: 61 Member
    I have read that walking in the morning on an empty stomach helps get your metabolism going so that's what I have been trying . As well I after working all day it's hard to want to walk.
  • deluxmary2000
    deluxmary2000 Posts: 981 Member
    justinrye wrote: »
    I have read that walking in the morning on an empty stomach helps get your metabolism going so that's what I have been trying . As well I after working all day it's hard to want to walk.

    It does not. Walking any time of day is good for you, though, so enjoy!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,588 Member
    justinrye wrote: »
    ... as soon as I awake in the mornings I get up and out walking with in 5 minuts ...

    I think I'd injure myself if I did that. :grin:

    But I do walk 35 minutes after I get up, on my way to work ... and again at lunch ... and after work ...

  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    edited May 2016
    justinrye wrote: »
    I have read that walking in the morning on an empty stomach helps get your metabolism going so that's what I have been trying . As well I after working all day it's hard to want to walk.

    Nope, your metabolism chugs away 24/7. There have been a couple of studies that suggested that one may burn a little more fat when doing cardio fasted but the difference was minuscule and the fuel source is meaningless in the context of weight loss.

    Personally I'm a morning person. My favourite time to run is 5:00AM but that's all it is is personal preference.

    Depending on what you do for a living going for a walk or bike ride etc after work may actually make you feel more energetic. I'm more likely to doze off on the sofa on days I've done nothing after work, your mind likes to lie to you.....
  • yesimpson
    yesimpson Posts: 1,372 Member
    meganridenour wrote: »
    As far as benefits for weight loss, walking in the morning versus walking any other time of day doesn't really matter. As long as it's a time that you will do it.

    For me, exercise in the morning is my favorite because 1) it puts me in a good mood at the start of my day 2) wakes me up and 3) I don't have to worry about fitting it into my day later on.

    +1

    Walking in the early morning sunshine when the world is quiet is one of the nicest parts of my day.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    I walk in the mornings because I can get an hour walk in before my husband and kids wake up and I prefer to have checked that off my list of things to do. If I wait till after work, it is much easier to find other things to prioritize ahead of it.

    Your metabolism is always going. The times of day you eat and exercise have nothing to do with it.

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