Table 1.
Changes in metabolism-related indicators in exercise timing.
| Morning | Evening | Metabolic effects | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-6 |  |
 |
Increase glucose uptake, lipolysis, fat oxidation, and hepatic glucose production |
| GH |  |
 |
Improve visceral adipose tissue, circulating lipid levels, and insulin resistance |
| Catecholamines |  |
 |
Increase lipolysis and glycogenolysis |
| Corticosterone |  |
 |
Increase in free fatty acid consumption and β-oxidation |
| SCFAs |  |
 |
Regulates metabolic and immune function |
IL-6, interleukin 6; GH, growth hormone; SCFAs, short-chain fatty acids.