Regular exercise can support your overall physical and mental health. Research shows consistent workouts can improve cholesterol, insulin levels, mood, sleep, and weight management.

Evening and morning workouts both have advantages. Evening workouts may reduce the risk of early death and help manage blood sugar levels, while morning workouts may improve heart health.

Some evidence shows that the time of day doesn’t matter as long as you consistently work out. The best time to work out may depend on your preferences, goals, and schedule.

Benefits of Morning Exercise
Research has found that working out early in the day may benefit your heart and improve your sleep quality. It may also help with weight management.

• One study found that people who exercised between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. had a lower body mass index (BMI) than people who exercised in the afternoon or at night. Researchers noted more studies are needed to understand this link.
• Another study found similar results, noting that people who exercised before noon lost more weight than those who scheduled their workouts after 3 p.m.
• One study found that people who worked out at 7 a.m. went to sleep earlier, woke up fewer times throughout the night, and experienced deeper sleep than people who worked out at 1 p.m.

The last study also found that morning workouts may help lower blood pressure. People who worked out at 7 a.m. experienced 10% lower blood pressure and maintained that lower blood pressure throughout the day.