What excersises are best in the morning?

kelsey_frame_666
kelsey_frame_666 Posts: 37 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So I've been thinking about doing some excersises in the morning (on the days I'm not working) and just wondering what are best. I'm thinking yoga? Or do I go straight in for some hardcore cardio? Any suggestions and any benefits such as boost metabolism for the rest of the day. Thanks

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  • Ricksh1000
    Ricksh1000 Posts: 88 Member
    Whatever you do, don't forget stretches!

    This for me is where yoga ticks boxes, especially for strengthening core :)
  • janetennet
    janetennet Posts: 143 Member
    Do whatever exercise makes you happy and you feel comfortable with.
    Do you feel comfortable doing yoga in the morning - do it!
    Do you feel comfortable going for a walk - do it!
    Do you feel comfortable lifting heavy in the morning - do it!

    I would say if you are completely unfit to start with the "lighter" exercises like yoga, stretching, walking etc. and build yourself up to hardcore cardio and lifting.
    For boosting the metabolism throughout the day you want to try do some HIIT - High intensity workouts - as these have shown to create an after effect of burning calories.
  • GirlonBliss
    GirlonBliss Posts: 38 Member
    I agree with Ricksh1000---stretching and yoga is fantastic! It will massage your organs and get your body digestive system flowing. Great way to start the day :)

    Personally, I don't like other more intense exercises like running or workouts in the morning because it feels like too much too soon. I feel more ready for Pilates style exercise in the afternoon.
  • lisalewis7588
    lisalewis7588 Posts: 76 Member
    The best exercise is what you enjoy and what you will consistently do. :)

    I love workout in the mornings - I have so much more energy, not only for the workout, but it gives me a boost throughout the entire day.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    kelsey_frame_666 wrote: »
    So I've been thinking about doing some excersises in the morning (on the days I'm not working) and just wondering what are best. I'm thinking yoga? Or do I go straight in for some hardcore cardio? Any suggestions and any benefits such as boost metabolism for the rest of the day. Thanks

    The kind that you enjoy. ;)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    For me ... getting out of bed, becoming presentable, walking 0.4 km as part of my commute, climbing 2 flights of stairs to work, and then getting a cup of coffee is about all I can manage. More exercise comes later in the day when my muscles wake up. :)
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Any.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Whatever you like and will do in the morning.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    Whatever you want. Whatever keeps you at it.
  • kelsey_frame_666
    kelsey_frame_666 Posts: 37 Member
    janetennet wrote: »
    Do whatever exercise makes you happy and you feel comfortable with.
    Do you feel comfortable doing yoga in the morning - do it!
    Do you feel comfortable going for a walk - do it!
    Do you feel comfortable lifting heavy in the morning - do it!

    I would say if you are completely unfit to start with the "lighter" exercises like yoga, stretching, walking etc. and build yourself up to hardcore cardio and lifting.
    For boosting the metabolism throughout the day you want to try do some HIIT - High intensity workouts - as these have shown to create an after effect of burning calories.

    Thanks, great advice!
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    lisalewis7588 wrote: »
    The best exercise is what you enjoy and what you will consistently do. :)

    ^^^^^ This

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