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Consistent Morning Exercise May Be Beneficial for Individuals With Obesity

Leah M. Schumacher, J. Graham Thomas, Hollie A. Raynor, Ryan E. Rhodes, Dale S. Bond

2020Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews59 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

This review explores the hypothesis that a consistent exercise time, especially consistent morning exercise, improves exercise adherence and weight management for individuals with overweight or obesity. We discuss data supporting this premise, identify limitations of current research, and outline directions for future research on exercise timing to more robustly evaluate our thesis.

Topics & Concepts

MorningOverweightObesityPremisePsychologyMedicineExercise physiologyPhysical therapyEndocrinologyInternal medicineLinguisticsPhilosophyCircadian rhythm and melatoninSleep and related disordersBehavioral Health and Interventions