When is the best time to run

When it comes to the best time to run, many people’s first reaction is morning. You see, don’t many running enthusiasts run out early in the morning? Moreover, old men and women in the park also come out to exercise in the morning. There is a reason why they do so. So when is the best time to run? We give the following answers.

In fact, when you run in the morning, the sun has not come out and the plants are performing breathing movements rather than photosynthesis. They absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. The human body naturally cannot absorb fresher oxygen and is prone to hypoglycemia and even dizziness. Whether you want to lose weight or build muscle, running in the evening will be most effective. Here are the best times to run and the worst times to run.

[Best time: 14:00-19:00]

Human activities are controlled by the "biological clock". Arranging exercise time according to the "biological clock" is more beneficial to health. It is ideal to run in winter between 14:00 and 19:00 in the afternoon. At this time, the outdoor temperature is relatively high, the human body's temperature is also relatively high, and the physical strength is relatively abundant. 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 the 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.

[Not suitable time for running]

After a meal: More blood flows to the gastrointestinal tract to help digest and absorb food. Running at this time will hinder the digestion of food, and over time it will cause gastrointestinal diseases and affect the health of the body. Therefore, it is best to sit or lie down quietly for 30 to 45 minutes after a meal before running.

After drinking: Alcohol is absorbed into the blood and enters the brain, heart, liver and other organs. Running at this time will increase the burden on these organs. Compared with running after a meal, running after drinking has greater negative effects on the human body.

The above is the answer to the question of when is the best time to run. From this we can see that most people’s running habits are wrong in terms of time arrangement, and running in the morning is not good. We also give some situations where running is not suitable, such as running after a meal or after drinking alcohol, as it will cause sports injuries and will be harmful instead of beneficial, so you should pay attention to it.