Study finds start of the day is prime time to enhance link between daily moderate to physical activity and obesity
Exercising between 7am and 9am may be the key to weight management, new research suggests.
Although evidence regarding the optimal timing of physical activity has been controversial, a new study has found the start of the day appears to be the best time to enhance the link between daily moderate to vigorous physical activity and obesity.
The findings revealed a strong association between moderate to vigorous physical activity measured as 1,952 or more counts per minute on an accelerometer – which tracks movement similar to a pedometer – and obesity in the morning group.
There was a weaker connection in the midday and evening groups.