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Is There a Right Time of Day to Exercise?

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Some experts agree that the best time of day to exercise is the time that works best for you. If you have found a time of day that feels good and works for you – then stick with it!

Others disagree, stating that there is a “best” time of day to exercise, determined by an individual’s circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are the body’s “internal clock.” These factors control blood pressure, sleep cycles, body temperature, metabolism and even temperament.

Researchers examining the influence of circadian rhythms on exercise have found that body temperature is an important variable in determining the quality of one’s exercise program. Body temperature is at its lowest during the one to three hours before you awaken. When body temperature is low, muscles are tight and blood flow is reduced, making your early morning workouts more sluggish and increasing your chances of injury.

On the other hand, early afternoon and evening workouts are more productive because you are more alert, your body temperature is higher, your muscles are warmer and more flexible and your lung function is at its peak. Working out after a tough day at the office is also a terrific way to release stress and it helps control the amount of food you eat at the dinner table!

However, a consistent exercise routine is what really matters and, when added to getting the proper amount of sleep, a healthy diet and receiving regular chiropractic adjustments, provides the framework for a healthy and satisfying lifestyle.

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Dr. Miklos Asks some important questions of interest to Vermilion residents - Chiropractor Vermilion Dr. Miklos Asks...

How come medical doctors don't recommend chiropractic?
That's changing. Years of prejudice and bias are giving way to research showing the benefits of chiropractic care. As more and more Vermilion folks seek alternatives to drugs and surgery, more and more medical practitioners are referring their patients to chiropractors.
Is a muscle spasm a cause or an effect?
With the knee-jerk use of muscle relaxers, you'd think it was a cause. But it's an effect. Chiropractors know that bones don't move unless muscles move them. And muscles don't contract unless commanded by the nervous system. That's why your nervous system is the focus of our Vermilion chiropractic practice.