While there’s no definitive “right” time to work out, there’s admittedly something special about starting your day on the mats.
Our Adult Krav Maga students who train in the morning say that moving early in the day doesn’t just wake them up—it sets the tone for their entire day, helping them feel more energized, focused, and ready to tackle whatever comes their way.
If you’ve never considered training in the morning, read on to learn why it might be the game-changer you need!
8 Reasons to Train in the Morning
1. Jumpstart Energy Levels, Mood & Focus
While exercising at any time of day is certainly beneficial, training specifically in the morning allows you to reap the chemical benefits of exercise all day long.
Exercise stimulates the release of neurotransmitters like endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine—chemical messengers that do everything from regulating your mood to boosting your energy to improving your ability to focus. (Brain Sciences)
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Beyond the physiological benefits, starting your day with a sense of accomplishment is a powerful feeling. Beginning your morning with training sets a positive, proactive tone for the rest of the day and gives you a mental boost that lasts for hours.
2. Boosts Metabolism & Burns More Calories
Starting your day with exercise can elevate your metabolism, leading to more efficient calorie burning throughout the day.
In fact, research published in 2023 suggested that early morning workouts may have a bigger impact on weight loss than evening workouts.
3. Build Discipline & Consistency
Training in the morning helps establish a strong routine and builds self-discipline. By committing to an early workout, you create a habit that carries over into other areas of your life, from work to personal goals.
Plus, sticking to a morning schedule means fewer distractions and excuses to skip training later in the day!
4. Avoid Evening Fatigue
Balancing work and family commitments can be exhausting, and it’s easy to feel tired and unmotivated to train after a long day.
If consistency is challenging for you during the work week, morning sessions might be a great solution. They help you avoid that sluggishness because you’re training when you’re at your freshest!
5. Protection from Schedule Conflicts
Life can get hectic, and sometimes all it takes is for one thing to go a little sideways and your whole day is thrown off.
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Training in the morning ensures that your workout is completed before unexpected events or obligations can interfere, making it easier to maintain a consistent routine.
6. Improve Sleep Quality
Exercising early can help regulate your circadian rhythm, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up at consistent times. Research from The Journal of Physiology suggests that morning workouts can help reset your internal clock, leading to better overall sleep quality and recovery.
7. Keep Your Evenings Open
By training in the morning, your afternoons and evenings are open for work, school, social time, or family commitments—without feeling guilty about skipping a workout. It’s a win-win for both fitness and work-life balance!
And if your schedule and recovery needs allow it, who says you can’t train in the morning AND the evening?
8. Develop Mental Toughness
Morning martial arts training forces you to push past the temptation to stay in bed and embrace discomfort. Over time, this strengthens mental resilience, helping you stay focused and push through challenges—not just in training, but in all areas of life.
Train When It Works for You—But Give Mornings a Shot!
Ultimately, the best time of day to train is the time you can consistently commit to. Whether you’re hitting the mats in the morning or in the evening, success comes down to dedication, perseverance, and showing up for yourself.
That said, if you’ve never tried training in the morning, why not see what a difference it makes? At America’s Best Defense, we offer morning classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at all of our schools. Start your day with movement, focus, and energy—and set the tone for success!
Ready to give it a try? Get started and book your free introductory class today!
