That is the question. Not really. The question is should we get up extra early to get in our exercise before a busy day.
Stephanie Mansour |in TODAY magazine talks about the importance of sleep AND exercise and finding the balance. Here are excerpts:
“A morning fitness routine can be an amazing habit. It gets your workout done first thing, which decreases the chances that you’ll get too busy and skip it later on. Plus, it can boost your energy and put you in a better mood for the day ahead.”
However, getting up early to exercise probably isn’t the answer.
“Getting adequate sleep plays a huge role in our overall health. Not getting enough can cause weight gain or make it hard to lose weight if that’s your goal. Sleep deprivation also affects our eating habits and makes it more likely we will reach for sugary foods to propel us through the day. Plus, your workouts just won’t be as effective when you’re dragging. All this is to say that cutting out the sleep we need in order to exercise may do more harm than good when it comes to your health goals.”
“So if you’re not currently getting 7-8 hours of sleep at night, make that the priority first.”
- Jet Cannon
