Exercising outdoors 'best in the evening'
28/08/2009 According to new research, the human body is better equipped for a workout in the evening, at a time when it is primed for action.
Dr Patrick Goh, consultant sports physician at SportsMed Central clinic, said that when exercising in the evening the majority of people will experience their body temperature increasing, and muscle strength improving, reports AsiaOneHealth.
According to the research hand-eye coordination and reaction time also improve in the late afternoon to evening, from about 16:00 BST to 19:00 BST.
Humans have a 24-hour biorhythm known as the circadian rhythm, which is the 'body clock' which affects eating and sleeping patterns, according to the doctor.
However, people who exercise in the early morning are not necessarily getting it wrong.
Dr Jason Chia, consultant sports physician at the Singapore Sports Medicine Centre, says sports performance may not be significantly affected by one's biorhythm.
Research released last week from Childnet found that children were spending nearly nine hours every day in front of technology, suggesting they are not spending enough time indulging in outdoor play activities.
Dr Patrick Goh, consultant sports physician at SportsMed Central clinic, said that when exercising in the evening the majority of people will experience their body temperature increasing, and muscle strength improving, reports AsiaOneHealth.
According to the research hand-eye coordination and reaction time also improve in the late afternoon to evening, from about 16:00 BST to 19:00 BST.
Humans have a 24-hour biorhythm known as the circadian rhythm, which is the 'body clock' which affects eating and sleeping patterns, according to the doctor.
However, people who exercise in the early morning are not necessarily getting it wrong.
Dr Jason Chia, consultant sports physician at the Singapore Sports Medicine Centre, says sports performance may not be significantly affected by one's biorhythm.
Research released last week from Childnet found that children were spending nearly nine hours every day in front of technology, suggesting they are not spending enough time indulging in outdoor play activities.
