For many people, fitting exercise in during the day can be tough—leaving mornings or evenings as the only options. But is one better for sleep and energy levels? Experts weigh in. Morning exercise is generally thought to support one important aspect of good sleep: drifting off faster, according to sleep neuroscientist Arsenio Paez, PhD, executive director of the Canadian Sleep Society. Morning workouts—especially if done outdoors—may help to stimulate the release of the hormone melatonin, which regulates the body’s internal clock by signaling it’s time to wind down when it gets dark.
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