Is it okay to run at midnight?

Although running is a sport that is not restricted by time and place, it does not mean that any time is suitable for running. In theory, the best time for running is from 2 to 4 pm and from 5 to 7 pm. Running in the middle of the night is absolutely not suitable. On the one hand, midnight is a time when the human body repairs its own functions, and choosing to go running means that the body will not get the proper rest. On the other hand, running in the middle of the night is also more dangerous.

1. The best time to run

The theoretical best time is from 14:00 to 19:00. Human activities are controlled by the biological clock. It is more beneficial to health to arrange exercise time according to the biological clock. It is ideal to exercise in winter between 14:00 and 19:00 in the afternoon. In addition, when the outdoor temperature is relatively high, the human body's temperature is also relatively high and the physical strength is relatively abundant. At this time, it is easy to get excited and easier to enter a state of exercise.

Afternoon (14:00~16:00): It is a good time to strengthen physical strength, and muscle endurance is 50% higher than other times.

Dusk (17:00~19:00): Especially when the sun sets, the human body's motor ability reaches its peak, vision, hearing and other senses are more sensitive, and the heart rate and blood pressure also rise.

2. The advantages and disadvantages of morning running and night running

Advantages and disadvantages of morning jogging: Morning jogging can be a pleasant experience, awakening your sleeping body, stimulating nerves, making your body more flexible and your thinking more agile, which will bring you a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. It is not advisable to start jogging too early in the morning. The functioning of the human body's organs is still at a low level in the early morning, the insulin level is low, and the regulatory function is not very stable. Exercising at this time is more dangerous for people with poor cardiovascular function. The carbon dioxide index in the air is highest in the early morning, and the dust suspended in the air the day before has not completely disappeared. The air quality at this time is far worse than that at night.

3. Advantages and disadvantages of night running: At dusk, the oxygen concentration in the atmosphere is the highest, people's senses are most sensitive, their coordination ability is relatively strong, their physical strength and adaptability are the strongest, and their blood pressure and heart rate are relatively stable at this time, which is more suitable for running. Pay attention to safety when running at night. The dim light from the street lights at night can easily cause sprains on your ankle. Also pay attention to personal safety and traffic safety. At the same time, do not run too much at night to prevent excessive excitement from affecting your sleep.