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You don’t leave time for a workout

Science proves that revving up your body in the morning hours can help with a host of health issues—from burning more fat and helping you eat less to lowering your blood pressure and your risk of diabetes—and, surprisingly, it can also make you better at your job. According to researchers from the University of Bristol, a morning (or lunchtime) workout improves the ways in which people deal with the challenges of their workday. In the study, 72 percent reported better time-management skills on exercise days, and 79 percent said that their mental and interpersonal performance improved; others reported improvements in concentration, stress reduction, motivation, and happiness. Even if you can’t fit in a proper workout every morning, increase your physical activity with a walk to the office or even a walk up the stairs. Check out the morning habits of the most successful people.