{"id":137369,"date":"2024-12-15T16:26:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T09:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137369"},"modified":"2024-12-15T16:26:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T09:26:11","slug":"this-is-the-optimal-time-to-go-on-a-walk-according-to-researchers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137369","title":{"rendered":"This Is The Optimal Time To Go On A Walk, According To Researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 699px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56%\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img has-preview\" alt=\"view of white shoes of a woman in close up walking up stairs outdoors\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9zgWJMhMZOjLjMLxEqF4lQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_womens_health_917\/73ca33a36c5789d37c5daebd6f72e115\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9zgWJMhMZOjLjMLxEqF4lQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_womens_health_917\/73ca33a36c5789d37c5daebd6f72e115\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\"><span class=\"caption\">This Is The Best Time Of Day To Go On A Walk<\/span> <span class=\"photo-credit\">aire images &#8211; Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><i>&#8220;Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.&#8221;<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>Going on a walk comes with a lot of benefits, both mental and physical. If done at the right pace and intensity, walking can be a good way to get in some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a62007446\/can-walking-keep-you-fit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:zone 2 cardio;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">zone 2 cardio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a62950868\/yes-walking-is-a-cardio-workout\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:giving your heart some love;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">giving your heart some love<\/a>. But, it can also elevate your mood, help you sleep, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a62638370\/health-benefits-of-walking\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:boost your immunity;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">boost your immunity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But get this: <em>When<\/em> you decide to take your daily stroll might impact exactly what the benefits are, say experts. Here\u2019s how to decide when to lace up your sneakers to get in your daily steps.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kines.umich.edu\/directory\/laura-richardson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Laura A. Richardson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Laura A. Richardson<\/a>, PhD, a professor of applied exercise science and movement science at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology. Michael Russo, MD, is a board-certified bariatric surgeon at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorialcare.org\/providers\/michael-russo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits Of Walking In The Morning<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Morning walkers, rejoice! There is a lot of benefit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a63024025\/retro-walking\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:walking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">walking<\/a> in the A.M. The first is simply that getting your steps in early in your day means that it\u2019s a lot less likely something will keep you from getting it done.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond that, getting out of bed and into the sunlight first thing can have positive impacts on your rest later. Morning exposure to the sun\u2019s rays can help promote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/health\/a40992082\/your-guide-to-better-sleep-no-matter-what-your-day-was-like\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:better quality sleep;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">better quality sleep<\/a> that night, regardless of how much total sunlight you get throughout the day, according to a 2024 study in <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/13591053241262643?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&amp;rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&amp;rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Journal of Health Psychology;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>Journal of Health Psychology<\/em><\/a>. This is because it potentially helps regulate your circadian rhythm.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, walking in the morning was found to improve blood pressure, insulin concentration, and insulin resistance compared to walking in the afternoon in patients with metabolic syndrome, per a 2023 study in the <a href=\"https:\/\/physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1113\/JP285366\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Journal of Physiology;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>Journal of Physiology<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One thing that morning exercise <em>doesn\u2019t<\/em> seem to have an edge on? Body composition, according to the aforementioned 2023 study, as well as a separate study in <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/oby.23605\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Obesity;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>Obesity<\/em><\/a>. One reason you *might* hear that morning walking could have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a62749835\/how-you-can-lose-weight-by-walking\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:weight loss;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">weight loss<\/a> benefit is because many people walk in the morning in a fasted state, which means that your body is using fat stores for energy instead of carbohydrates, says Laura A. Richardson, a professor of applied exercise science and movement science at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology.<\/p>\n<p>And, you guessed it: Using fat as an energy source could be helpful for weight loss. \u201cWorking out in a fasted state when your glycogen stores are minimized may help you burn more fat,\u201d says Michael Russo, MD, a bariatric surgeon at MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center. But, he says, it could also have the opposite effect because you feel fatigued or low-energy, making your workout less effective. \u201cAlso, if your protein intake is low, your body can burn muscle for energy in a fasted state,\u201d he adds. So, fasted walking may not be for everyone\u2014and it certainly won\u2019t make or break your weight loss journey.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pros Of Morning Walks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p>Prioritizing your walk in the morning ensures you will have time to do it<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sunlight early in the day can help regulate circadian rhythm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improved blood pressure and insulin resistance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Fasted exercise can help burn more fat as fuel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Benefits Of Walking In The Afternoon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019re not a morning person\u2014or maybe you get a bigger burst of energy to get active in the afternoon. You wouldn\u2019t be alone. Typically, by the afternoon, after you\u2019ve had breakfast and lunch and hopefully some hydration, you might have more energy and better nutrition to really make the most of your exercise, says Richardson.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a62895429\/walking-brain-health-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:walking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">walking<\/a> after a meal comes with some serious digestion benefits. Particularly if you\u2019re pre-diabetic or have diabetes, walking after a meal can be a good choice. \u201cExercising after a meal really does help in aiding what we call digestion,\u201d says Richardson. \u201cReally what it&#8217;s doing is helping to stabilize our blood sugar. As you&#8217;re moving, you increase blood flow because your skeletal muscles are contracting and those muscles are starting to eat or take in all of that extra sugar, or glucose, from your meal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As for how quickly after a meal you should lace up your sneakers? Do it ASAP for the most benefit, according to a 2023 study in <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Flink.springer.com%2Farticle%2F10.1007%2Fs40279-022-01808-7%23Abs1&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womenshealthmag.com%2Ffitness%2Fa63148113%2Fbest-time-to-exercise-walk%2F\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sports Medicine;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\"><em>Sports Medicine<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Midday to afternoon workouts done at moderate to vigorous activity (which forms of walking, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a63117532\/guide-to-power-walking\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:power walking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">power walking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a62785268\/incline-walking-vs-flat-jogging-running\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:incline walking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">incline walking<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a62627520\/guide-to-rucking\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:rucking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">rucking<\/a> all reach) also were found to \u201csubstantially\u201d decrease all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality risk compared to morning ones, according to a 2023 study in <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41467-023-36546-5%23Sec7&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.womenshealthmag.com%2Ffitness%2Fa63148113%2Fbest-time-to-exercise-walk%2F\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Nature Communications;elm:affiliate_link;elmt:premonetized;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\"><em>Nature Communications<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pros Of Afternoon Walks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p>More energy and better nutrition in the afternoon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Aids digestion, leading to better blood sugar stabilization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Potential to decrease all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality risk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Benefits Of Walking In The Evening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Just like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a62638027\/micro-walks-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:walking;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">walking<\/a> post-lunch is good for digestion, so is walking after dinner in the evening. It also might make you less likely to consume additional food after dinner, says Richardson. By getting up and moving around after dinner, you won\u2019t be headed to your couch or bed, which could help prevent snacking.<\/p>\n<p>The only thing you need to consider with any kind of exercise later in the day is how it impacts your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/health\/a62069998\/sleep-heart-disease-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sleep;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">sleep<\/a>, Richardson notes. It really comes down to the individual person, though. One study found that both morning and evening exercise advance the sleep-wake cycle and production of melatonin in night owls\u2014meaning that walking at any time of day is beneficial to them\u2014but evening exercise delays these things for early birds, according to a 2023 review in <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10598774\/#s2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Frontiers in Pharmacology;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>Frontiers in Pharmacology<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, evening exercise doesn\u2019t need to be a dealbreaker for everyone. \u201cIf you\u2019re able to sleep, then don\u2019t worry about it,\u201d says Richardson. If you\u2019re considering scheduling your walks for the evening, just check in on how it affects your slumber.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pros Of Evening Walks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p>Aids digestion, leading to better blood sugar regulation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Might prevent further snacking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>So\u2026Which Walking Time Is *The Best*? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, walking in general has tons of benefits for your health, so don\u2019t let the time of day deter you from doing it. \u201cReally, the fundamental thought should be to choose a time that you can be consistent with,\u201d says Richardson. This will help you build a habit and a schedule around the exercise. And, sticking to the same time every day has its own benefits on regulating your circadian rhythm whether it\u2019s morning, afternoon, or night, she says.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, while we have some research, there\u2019s still a lot more to learn, especially when it comes to women. \u201cMost of our research is done on men,\u201d says Richardson. \u201cIt&#8217;s important for us to realize that we really don&#8217;t understand the difference of timing on women because so many of our studies have primarily been examining men.\u201d All the more reason to explore on your own: See how walking at different times a day makes <em>you<\/em> feel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You Might Also Like<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/optimal-time-walk-according-researchers-120000986.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Is The Best Time Of Day To Go On A Walk aire images &#8211; Getty Images &#8220;Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=137369\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-137369","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=137369"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137369\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=137369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=137369"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=137369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}