You’ve probably heard of circadian rhythms – our natural sleep-wake cycle, which can be influenced by things like noise and daylight hours.

Closely connected to this is our chronotype, a more constant in-built preference for when our bodies naturally want to sleep and wake, determining whether we’re an early bird or a night owl.

It is now believed that exercising in sync with this natural preference may help us perform better and feel more energised.

Research indicates that individual athletic performance can vary by as much as 26% depending on the time of day.