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Its a day that signifies new beginnings and a restart.
That may be why never miss a Monday!
is an adage some fitness pros swear by.
a personal trainer and founder ofMore than Miles
But is there truth to the idea that Monday is the best day to work out?
Ahead youll find out if the day of the week matters when improving your fitness.
Spoiler alert: You may never want to miss a Monday again.
How do days of the week influence your activity?
Not exactly motivated by the fact that its Monday?
Here are some reasons to make Monday an active day.
All without the caffeine jitters.
It makes you feel more productive
Greater efficiency?
Exercise provides a release of dopamine (a happy hormone) in your brain and activates your mind.
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Researchers have found that HIIT workoutsimproved3focus and reaction time when compared to moderate-intensity exercise.
It gives your confidence a boost
Theres no time like Monday to own your week.
Theres a lot to be said for the psychological benefits of a Monday workout.
By pushing through, youll make yourself unstoppable.
Regularly getting in that workoutenhances4self-efficacy and self-esteem.
(Looking at you,social jet lag!)
Exercise helps you get back on track with sleep, too.
Not only does it help reduce stressa major disruptor of ZZZsbut physical activityregulates body temperature5to bring about better sleep.
Exercise alsoincreases the production of the hormone melatonin6, which aids in regulating your sleep cycle.
Theres a lot to be said for the psychological benefits of a Monday workout.
Justin Kraft, CPT
Is one day better than another when it comes to exercise?
Monday workouts may psych you up for the week ahead, but are there physical benefits?
Never miss a Monday is rooted in motivation and a sense of accomplishment.
But when it comes to the physical gains of exercise, the day doesnt matter.
Its the showing up that counts.
Mondays might be impossible for someone depending on their scheduleand thats okay.
What if you miss a Monday?
If your workout didnt make the priority list on Monday, no need to worry.
If you miss your Monday workout, its okay.
Tuesday is just as great a day to get your next workout in.
Physical activity is very personal and it needs to fit your schedule.
Scheduling is essential for success, Porter says.
However, incorporating some flexibility rather than rigid rules is helpful for our overall well-being.
That said, there are no physical benefits from working out on a certain day of the week.
Mondays may not work for you, and thats fine.
Its the consistency of your workouts that allows you to achieve your goals.
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