19/06/2026
If you struggle to maintain an exercise routine, it may not be because you lack discipline.
It might simply be the wrong time of day.
Emerging research suggests that our internal body clock, known as our circadian rhythm or chronotype can be naturally more alert and physically responsive earlier in the day or function better later in the afternoon or evening.
A recent study found that people who exercised in alignment with their natural rhythm experienced greater improvements in sleep, blood pressure, aerobic fitness, and metabolic health than those who exercised against it.
This challenges the idea that there is one "best" time to exercise.
Instead, the more helpful question may be:
"When does movement feel most sustainable and natural for me?"
Of course, timing is only one piece of the puzzle. Regular movement remains the most important factor.
At New Leaf, we often encourage a shift away from perfection and toward consistency. Health routines are more likely to last when they work with your physiology and lifestyle, rather than against them.
Movement should support your well-being, not become another source of pressure. ✨
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