Your chronotype is the natural inclination of your body to sleep at a certain time. Basically, it dictates whether you’re an early bird or a night owl. With limited daylight hours in winter, it’s more important than ever to figure out your chronotype and try to make sure your exercise routine suits it.

“Light plays a role in regulating our circadian rhythm so as the days become shorter, our sleep and waking cycles may be disrupted,” says Davis. “The lack of sunlight means our brain produces more of a hormone called melatonin, which makes us feel sleepy and therefore less motivated to move our body.”

In the winter try and maintain a regular sleep routine that suits your chronotype as much as possible, fitting your exercise around that routine.

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