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THE FIT LIST WITH JAY CARDIELLO | Jul 25, 2013

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Does the early bird always get the many experts feel that morning wo advantages than those in the even professionals believe the opposite t back both fields of thought, who is To help end the debate, Ive round advantages for both sides of the ar more beneficial, a morning sweat s Advantages to Working Out in t 1. Consistency: Generally speakin to stay on track with a fitness regi because there is less time for fami late nights in the office, and other Fatigue from a long day can also le workouts. 2. Avoiding crowds: Fitness cente between 5 and 8 p.m., making it d group fitness class you really want making a.m. workouts more efficie influx of gym-goers between 6 and get in and get out within a fixed amount of time, leaving no room for socialization a RELATED: Is the gym packed? Grabbed a medicine ball and do this nine-move tota workout(http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/medicine-ball-workout-9-moves-t

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this to capitalize on the "seize the day" attitude! 4. Healthy breakfast: When a person starts her routine with exercise, she is typica healthy domino effect throughout the day. Say, for example, you start the day at the by a healthy post-workout shake or snack and an increased water intake all morning the morning makes it easier to incorporate a balanced breakfast into your schedule, healthy eating. 5. Sleep: Knowing you have an a.m. sweat session may be motivation enough to hi extra-early mornings may actually result in more sleep at night. Getting enough shu when it comes to weight. Research has shown that people crave unhealthy food whe because levels of leptin, a hormone that tells your brain that you are full, drops by ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, increases 28 percent. Lack of sleep also raises th which can lead to overeating as well. RELATED: Have a hard time falling asleep? Try these 12 steps to better sleep(htt
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Advantages to Working Out in the Evening: 1. Strength: Hitting the snooze button a few times just before you crawl onto the t walking on the machine, as opposed to logging in a few tough miles before work. Th inability to concentrate can lead to injury, which will ultimately keep you sidelined. O coin, an individual who works out later in the day has the opportunity to eat and fue workout. 2. Stress relief: Studies have linked weight gain to increased stress levels, thanks Further research has shown that this hormone can increase an individual's desire to an outlet, such as a kickboxing or personal training, at the end of the workday can release daily stressesa far better option than hitting a happy hour! 3. Accountability: It tends to be easier to find a friend, colleague, or personal train for an evening workout than one who's up for a 5 a.m.-cardio session. 4. Availability: Gyms offer a larger variety of classes after work than in the mornin post-work class may push you to compete against fellow gym-goers and work harde routine. RELATED: Not sure which class to take? How about one of these eight gym classe exercise(http://www.shape.com/fitness/cardio/8-fat-blasting-classes-dont-feel-exer 5. Safety: Walking home from an evening workout alongside fellow classmates and safer than hitting the road for an early morning run or lone workout. Ultimately, its up to you to decide what works best in your routine. Remember, cons time that allows you to stick to it. More than anything, just showing up matters mor

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