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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Abbi Henderson

Chronobiology is the latest wellness trend to go viral – so, is working out at a certain time key to fitness gains?

A woman practicing chronobiology.

If early morning exercise often leaves you feeling sapped as opposed to energised, there may be a very simple fix involving absolutely no supplements, flimsy productivity hacks or additional expense. Asking earnestly: have you tried training later in the day?

Of course, everyone’s schedules and commitments vary, and we’re all just trying our best while balancing very busy lives. But, if you have a little flexibility, it might be worth considering a lunchtime or evening sweat instead. Sometimes referred to as chronobiology workouts, this type of exercise – where your training window is influenced by your body clock – may have potential benefits that exceed your ability to meet your current fitness goal. And, if the recent uptick in Google searches for info on chronobiology workouts is anything to go by, it seems many of us are seeking a way to make exercise fit into our routines, as opposed to shaping our schedules around gym sessions. 

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