Why Exercising at the Wrong Time Is Holding You Back

Research shows that aligning your workouts with your body’s natural sleep-wake rhythm can boost strength, improve recovery, and sharpen focus.
Why Exercising at the Wrong Time Is Holding You Back
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In the quest for optimal health and peak athletic performance, many focus on what to eat, how much to lift, or how far to run.

However, emerging research suggests an often overlooked factor: your body’s own internal clock. Scientists are finding that not aligning your workout schedule with your internal clock could be working against everything you’re trying to achieve.

George Citroner
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.