The positive influence exercise has on mental functioning is well-established. A multitude of studies point to aerobic and resistance exercises as effective ways to improve "executive function," which is an umbrella term encompassing things like problem solving, working memory, attention span, multitasking and verbal reasoning—basically everything that makes for a good employee. The "brain gain" effect is strongest in the hours following exercise. Let's rephrase the question: Why are you only exercising after work?

Those who perform early-
morning workouts blast into the
workday feeling energized and
fresh, and they are able to get
more accomplished in the
morning hours while everyone
else is still waiting for the caffeine to kick in. Early-morning exercise has also been shown to improve sleep. People who exercise after waking up are statistically more likely to stick with their exercise programs.

We know we should get up early and exercise,
but one look at a gym parking lot at 6 p.m.
shows these plans suffer a daily death-
by-snooze-button. That same gym or trail or
sidewalk is empty at 6 a.m., even though the soft sunlight and quiet make it a far more peaceful, welcoming time to devote to self-care. Consider this your wake-up call!

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