TIMING IS EVERYTHING

KICKSTART YOUR DAY Seven concrete benefits of working out in the morning

When you exercise could be every bit as important as what you do At least that's the suggestion of a study out of Leiden University Medical Centre in Netherlands. The large-scale research, spanning six years and involving almost 90,000 participants, tracked via wearables, reveals a fascinating insight. Turns out, exercising between 8am and 11am packs a bigger punch against heart disease and stroke compared to hitting the gym later in the day.

So, rise and grind, because those early morning gains could be your ticket to a healthier heart and a sharper mind.

1. Turbocharge your metabolism