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So which should you choose? The Chosun Ilbo has handful of tips about who should work out when and how.

For those trying to lose weight, morning workouts are the solution. Exercising before breakfast on an empty stomach (at 6 to 8 a.m.) will burn the excess fat accumulated beneath the skin or in the liver, using it as a source of energy. This makes morning workouts effective for the obese or patients with hyperlipidemia or fatty liver, and is especially good for getting rid of excess body-fat. In the morning, heart and lung and the metabolism function properly and adrenaline is secreted. That makes people feel good when they work out.

Unless you have asthma or certain allergies, the morning mist won’t hurt you. It does increase the concentration of pollutants and this can raise the intake when exercising, but that does not necessarily harm the human body. However, when the weather is either cold or very hot, our muscles and joints can lose its flexibility, resulting in low athletic performances. On days like this, a warm-up before working out is required to avoid the risk of injuries.

In the morning, exercise that generates the biggest effects in a short period is best. This includes jogging, swimming, ball games and weight training. After the workout, rest for at least 30 minutes before having a small meal. Eating vitamins on an empty stomach before working out can cause heartburn, so make sure you take your vitamins afterwards.

◆ Want to stay young? Try night-time workouts.

For those longing for a youthful and vital life, night-time workouts after 7 p.m. are the answer. Adrenocortical and thyroid hormones are secreted the most at night, resulting in an active metabolism and maximum effectiveness of workouts. These hormones are known for helping children grow, and preventing aging and strengthening immunity in adults. They also ease insomnia, constipation, diarrhea and indigestion by relaxing the stressed autonomic nerve.

People who are at the risk of lifestyle diseases or geriatric diseases can get the best results from exercising in the evening or at night. Diabetics can effectively lower their blood sugar by working out in the evening. For those with hypertension, there is less to worry about at night as your blood pressure is the lowest then. Still, diabetics should be cautious when working out later than 10 o’clock at night.

For a sound sleep afterwards, it is best to do a less intense exercise for a long period such as walking, simple stretching exercises and light jogging. A simple meal finished an hour prior before exercising is required. Never work out right after a meal. Light exercises like walking should be done at least an hour after a meal. For powerful exercises like soccer and marathons, a two-hour wait is necessary. Afterwards, take a lukewarm shower an hour before bed. Hot water or the steam of saunas should be avoided as they can stimulate the sympathetic nerve and keep you from getting a good night’s sleep.