Morning Walk Vs Evening Walk

1. MORNING WALK VS EVENING WALK Morning Walk Vs Evening Walk: Which is Better? Yuvaap © 2022

2. Irrespective of the time of day, walking, like any other form of physical activity, has a lot of benefits for your health. However, it is always advisable to learn about the benefits and drawbacks of exercising.  INTRODUCTION Have a look at some of the benefits and disadvantages of exercise in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Yuvaap © 2022

3. The benefits of morning walks are no secret. If you are someone who does not mind waking up early, do not hesitate to tie your laces and go for an early morning walk.  EARLY MORNING WALK The researchers at Harvard analyzed the weight-promoting genes in 12k people and found that the morning walks effectively curtailed the effects of these genes by 50%. Candidates who took an early morning walk were able to counteract the 12 weight-promoting genes. Yuvaap © 2022

4. Benefits of an Morning Walk 01 02 A morning walk helps control food cravings Improved Immunity 03 04 Joint pain relief Reduces the risk of breast cancer Yuvaap © 2022

5. 1. A morning walk helps control food cravings One of the benefits of a morning walk is it helps control the food cravings and tame sweet tooth. A study by Exeter University found that taking a 15-minute early morning walk can limit the cravings for sugary food.  Yuvaap © 2022

6. 2. Improved Immunity An enhanced immune system is one of the most significant morning walk advantages. A 20-minutes walk can protect a person against the cold and flu.  As per a study conducted on 1000 men and women, people who walked at least five times a day had fewer sick days than people who did not walk. Yuvaap © 2022

7. 3. Joint pain relief Studies have suggested a vital morning walk advantage in relieving arthritis pain. When people regularly walk every morning, their joint muscles get stronger, providing better support to the bone. Regular movement also helps to lubricate the joints keeping them functioning properly. Yuvaap © 2022

8. 4. Reduces the risk of breast cancer As per the study published by the American Cancer Society, any type of physical activity can reduce the risk of breast cancer among women. The study showed that women who walked at least 7 hours per week had 14% lower chances of getting breast cancer than those who walked 4 hours or less.  Yuvaap © 2022

9. Drawbacks of Early Morning Walk • There are no disadvantages of morning walk as such. However, when compared with the evening or afternoon walk, timing can be a bit tricky.  • It is not always feasible for people to walk alone in the early morning. It can either be too dark or too unsafe for an early morning walk. You may also not be able to walk during freezing temperatures. These factors have to be taken into consideration for a morning walk.  • Another challenge you can face while taking an early morning walk is the stiffness of muscles. The body temperature and blood pressure are at their lowest in the morning. Hence, you may want to warm up your body before doing a higher-speed workout.  Yuvaap © 2022

10. EVENING WALK Evening hours are most suitable for scheduling exercises. Most people prefer working out in the evening after completing their office working hours. There are benefits of an evening walk along with a few drawbacks.  Yuvaap © 2022

11. Benefits of an Evening Walk 1. Destressing after work While a morning walk is a great way to start your day, an evening walk can be a great way to relieve body stress after a long day of work. Evening exercises can also prevent you from consuming heavy dinner. Taking a walk during the evening can also help you sleep better.  Yuvaap © 2022

12. Drawbacks of an Evening Walk • The only drawback of the evening walking in the night hours. It can be dark and unsafe to walk during the evening time at times. The traffic can be at its peak. Therefore, you may want to take precautions accordingly. • At times, the day can be tiring and stressful demotivating you to continue the workout. Thus, it may not be possible to keep your evening walk consistent. When you work out intensely during the nighttime, it can disrupt your sleep. In this case, decrease your walking speed and schedule it early.  Yuvaap © 2022

13. CONCLUSION Both morning and evening walks have benefits with a few drawbacks. The best time for walk depends majorly on your lifestyle and preference so without worrying much about the right time of walking you should ensure that your body is getting sufficient activity in a given day and you are consistent with your walks. Yuvaap © 2022

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