Quest International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

Volume I , Issue II
December 2012
ISSN : 2278 4497

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Benefits of the Morning Exercise

Prof. Sanjaykumar Joshi
Director of Physical Education
M. & V. Arts & Commerce College
Halol- 389350
Gujarat (India)

Mrs. Jaya Joshi

Research Scholar
K.S.Vishwavidylaya,
Gandhinagar- 382 015
Gujarat (India)

Abstract
Everyone knows that they are plenty of benefits
of exercise in the morning, but specifically what
are they? This article will give you an overview
about early morning exercise.
Exercising not only ensures physical fitness, but
improves our overall mental health and
wellness. The crisp morning air not only
rejuvenates the mind, but wakes you up
completely and fills your lungs with clean air.
Why should you exercise in morning as
compared to any other time of the day? After all,
why is morning exercises is the most effective?
Simply because the benefits of exercise in the
morning outweigh exercise done during any
other time of the day!
Benefits of Doing Exercise in the Morning
Morning exercises are most effective because it
helps to set the body's natural alarm system in
place. To get up early one needs to sleep well in
time, which means one needs to eat a light and
early dinner. Once the body gets used to this
rhythm, it will relax and de-stress the mind with
the adequate sleep one can get. This is one
aspect of morning exercise that scores heavily
above evening exercises. The merits of regular

early morning exercise are vast; from promoting

wellness to preventing some diseases, and
rejuvenating the mind and soul. Early morning
workout benefits are many, and they benefit
people irrespective of their age and sex. I have
listed out some benefits of early morning
exercise.
Top 5 Morning Exercise Benefits
1. One of the primary benefits of exercise in the
morning is setting of the circadian rhythm.
Circadian Rhythm is a 24 hour cycle of mental,
physical and behavioral changes that respond
with respect to light and darkness in an
organisms environment. Once this circadian
rhythm gets set, our body's internal clock signals
waking and sleeping time. This rhythm helps to
relax the body, and keeps the heart beat function
smooth.
2. The physical activities that our body perform
puts stress on out back and other joints of the
body. Although, exercise alone cannot prevent
or heal osteoarthritis or osteoporosis, regular
moderate, weight bearing morning exercises
will lower the risk of both low bone density
conditions. Walking, jogging and swimming are
low impact exercise one can try as beginners.

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3. Research indicates exercises such as walking,

brisk walking, swimming and running and
jogging helps to increase the levels of good
cholesterol. A good cholesterol level plays a
vital role in reducing high blood pressure
(hypertension) and lowering the risk of a stroke
and other coronary diseases, and regulating the
levels of blood sugar, thereby reducing the risk
of developing type 2 diabetes. It is a medically
proven fact that inactive people double the risk
of dying from heart diseases as compared to
those who are physically active. Read more on
stroke symptoms.
4. Obesity and weight management is another
early morning exercise benefit. Fat is nothing
but excess calorie that gets stored in our bodies,
exercise helps burn these calories, reducing the
amount of fat stored in our body. One can not
only workout the whole body, but specific
exercises help target and strengthen specific
muscle groups. Obesity can also be managed
with a combination of a healthy diet and regular
exercise. If your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or
over, then you immediately need to get on a diet
and exercise program. Obesity doubles the risk
of stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Conclusion
Benefits of exercise in the morning, as you have
seen are plenty, but this is not to say that exercise
at other times do not reap benefits, they do. It's
just that it has been proven that people who
exercise in the morning will stick to their routine
more than the ones who exercise at other times.
Well, then sleep early, rise early and get
moving!
References
1) http://www.buzzle.com/articles/benefits-ofexercise-in-the-morning.html
2) http://www.livestrong.com/effects-ofexercise/

5. A happy body is a relaxed mind. When we

exercise in the morning our lungs are pumped
with clean air, oxygen. More oxygen in our
blood stimulates various brain chemicals that
help to improve mental alertness, refreshes the
mind and body, increases our physical fitness
levels and act as the basic 'feel good' factor.
Inactive people are more prone to suffer from
clinical depression and low self-esteem.
Other Benefits of Exercise in the Morning
Exercise improves and elevates your mood.
Ensures better quality of sleep.
Improves appetite for healthy foods and
snacks.
Strengthens and tones the body.
Improves endurance and lowers susceptibility
to injury.
Boosts the immune system and increases
longevity.
Please Cite this Article as :
Joshi, Sanjaykumar & Jaya Joshi. Benefits of the Morning Exercise. Quest International
Multidisciplinary Research Journal 1.2 (2012) : 8 9. <www.mahidachintan.com>.
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