Research by German scientists revealed that exercise between 8 am and 6 pm reduces the risk of bowel cancer by 11 percent. So, does adapting the exercise time according to these hours benefit our health? Biruni University Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist Assoc. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar answered the questions.
A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine revealed that exercise between 8 am and 6 pm reduces the risk of bowel cancer by 11 percent. According to the study led by Professor Dr. Michael Leitzmann from the University of Regensburg in Germany, the research, which was conducted on 86,252 people between the ages of 42 and 79, showed that those who exercised between 8 am and 6 pm had a lower risk of cancer than those who were active at other times. These findings emphasize the need for a wider study of the positive effects of exercise timing on health.
Exercise timing recommendations
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar stated that exercise provides benefits not only on physical but also on mental health. “Aerobic exercises in the morning can help us feel more energetic for the rest of the day and are effective in weight control by speeding up our metabolism,” said Assoc.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar stated that exercise alleviates symptoms of anxiety and depression by triggering the release of endorphins. She said that morning exercises can help us spend the day with a more positive mood throughout the day.
Morning exercise Boosts brain function
Stating that aerobic exercises performed in the morning hours increase brain functions, help us feel more alert and focused throughout the day by increasing body temperature, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar emphasized that morning exercises are more efficient than later in the day by accelerating metabolism.
Afternoon walks Reduces stress
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar said that a short walk at lunchtime reduces work stress and enables more efficient work in the afternoon. “A 15-20 minute walk provides physical and mental relaxation,” Çınar said.
Evening exercise Increases muscle strength
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar stated that resistance exercises performed in the evening hours are more efficient. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar said, “Exercises performed in the evening hours, when our muscles are warmer, support muscle development and increase endurance.”
Evening yoga and stretching: For a good sleep
Stating that yoga and stretching movements performed in the evening hours improve sleep quality, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar said, “These exercises, which provide relaxation to the body, facilitate the transition to a good sleep.”
In which time period should exercise be done
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Çınar stated that exercise has a great contribution to health, but the timing of exercise can increase these benefits and finally said, “The important thing is to integrate the exercise habit into the lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle can be created with a short walk in the morning, a stroll outside at lunchtime or muscle-strengthening exercises in the evening.”
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