Here's how morning exercise can improve your work day

They found that 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise, like jogging on a treadmill or using a stationary bike, can have dramatic benefits for cognition. 

The best combination turned out to be doing those 30 minutes in the morning, then breaking every half hour during the day to take a three-minute walking break. 

That combination showed benefits in executive function like multitasking and attention to detail, short-term memory, concentration, and visual learning.

There are plenty of ways to get in some morning exercise, and "moderate" means something different for each person. 

One easy way to test your exercise level: if you’re able to talk, but not sing, during your exercise, you’re probably in the moderate range. 

Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise could include fast walking, yoga, bicycling, and even gardening or intensive cleaning.