Bad news for late snoozers – new research shows that having a lie-in instead of launching yourself out of bed for a workout first thing can take its toll on your waistline. The study, published this month in the journal Obesity, found that when it comes to warding off body fat, the time of day you exercise matters, with morning types who exercise between 7am and 9am more likely to stay slim. Of the 5,285 participants in the study, those who were moderately or vigorously active with a morning workout – as measured by a fitness tracker on their wrist – had a lower body mass index than those who worked out at midday or in the evening.
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