Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A new study in mice offers insight into the best time of day to exercise. In a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, researchers had mice jog on wheels for an hour early in the day and others run the same amount in the evening. Others sat on locked wheels to serve as controls. The researchers then took samples from blood, muscles, and fat. They found that generally, at least in mice, but likely humans as well, morning exercise contributes more to fat loss, whereas late exercise is better for blood sugar control. But if you’re just struggling to go to the gym or hit the road for a run each day, my advice is to pick whatever time you’re most likely to do it at all.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
