Morning workouts can boost weight loss if one key habit is followed, experts say

Morning workouts can boost weight loss if one key habit is followed, experts say

Trainers reveal the critical balance between early exercise and proper sleep

Studies show that working out in the morning can be beneficial for weight loss. (iStock)

The balance between sleep and rest is important for results, experts say. (iStock)

For people who hit the gym daily and don't get sufficient shuteye, one expert said he considers it a "no-brainer" to opt for adequate sleep over an early-morning workout. (iStock)

Proper rest and recovery requires seven to eight hours of sleep, which allows the muscles have the greatest amount of repair and growth, an expert said. (iStock)

Snoozing your alarm consistently might be a sign to prioritize sleep over your morning workout. (iStock)