People who time their exercise to their sleep cycle get more benefits for their heart health, a new study says.
“Night Owls” and “Early Birds” who timed their exercise to when they were most alert would come up with lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and LDL cholesterol levels, researchers mentioned on April 14, 2026, in the BMJ’s journal Open Heart. According to the researchers, they also had better sleep quality, which might have contributed to lower heart disease risk factors.
For the study, scholars examined the chronotypes – the natural disposition to morning or evening alertness. A study of 150 people aged 40 to 60 found that participants had at least one heart health risk factor. In all, 134 people — 70 early birds and 64 night owls — completed all 60 exercise sessions.
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According to an expert at the Cleveland Clinic, if a person has a natural surge in hormones that support physical activity, they face fewer hardships lifting a heavier weight for more than five minutes. This is because of the support of the hormone surge.Â
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