Fitness
Timing and consistency of activity linked to better fitness – Harvard Health
Experts say that the best time to exercise is the time that works for you. However, a new study suggests that being active earlier in the day may be linked to more health benefits. Researchers asked 800 adults (average age 76) to wear wrist devices that continuously monitored their activity for seven days. Activity included structured exercise and everyday movements, such as walking, gardening, and household chores. Everyone then underwent testing to assess their heart and lung health (collectively known as cardiorespiratory fitness) and walking efficiency (the amount of energy required to walk at a person’s preferred walking speed).