Why Exercise At Night?
We've always been told that morning is the best time for exercise. Here at Pro Cheer Life, we also wrote a post where we shared quick morning workouts to make sure that your physical activity needs are met no matter how busy you are.
However, we also know that for some aspiring professional cheerleaders, exercising in the morning is never possible. What if this is you? If you're wondering about the benefits of evening workouts and some helpful tips, this post is for you.
Why Working out at Night Is a Good Idea
1. Say goodbye to morning alarms.
There are morning people... BUT there are also evening people! Whether it's your circadian rhythm that's to blame or just your personal preference, an evening workout will help you enjoy additional hours of sleep since you won't have to fight the alarm.
2. Wind down after a busy day.
A sweat session is a perfect way to de-stress when you've had a tough day at the office or school. Exercise triggers the release of your feel-good hormones. In fact, some studies show that an evening workout helps you sleep more soundly at night.
3. You'll workout longer.
Gyms are often packed in the morning. You're always in a hurry for school or work. You can't focus on your workout because there's a lot of to-do stuff on your mind. In the evening, you don't have to deal with all these distractions and obstacles. After all, longer workouts will help you achieve your weight loss goal before the auditions.
Tips for Exercising at Night
Here are ways to get the most out of an evening workout:
1. Time your meals right.
Eating a large dinner and exercising right away will lead to stomach upset. We don't want that. Plan your workouts three hours before your meal. So, if you'll be working out at 8:00 PM, make sure that you're done with your dinner at 5:00 PM. This can mean eating at the office before you head back home or batch cooking your dinners.
2. Don't neglect your water intake.
Just because you're more thirsty during the day, doesn't mean you can drink less water at night. It's important to stay hydrated. Dehydration makes you weak and less able to focus. Have a bottle of water beside you.
3. Stay safe at all times.
If you plan to run outside, be sure to do it in a well-lit area. Wear bright or reflective clothing. You might want to leave your headphones at home so that you can pay more attention to the road. Don't forget to bring these essentials: your cellphone, and personal identification.
Read: Stay Safe While Working Out [7 Exercise Safety Tips]
4. Have a plan!
Your brain might be too tired after a long day, and this makes it easy for you to just go with anything. Avoid decision-making and get solid fitness results by planning your workouts. Will Mondays be for triceps and chest workouts? Will Tuesdays be for bodyweight exercises? Will Wednesdays be for dance practice?
Final Thoughts
It's great to know that now you have no excuse for not being able to exercise in preparation for the pro cheer auditions. There's no reason why you can't dominate an evening workout. Time your meals right, stay hydrated, stay safe, and plan it!
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