Morning Dilemma: Is It Better For Your Body To Get Extra Sleep Or Get Up Early And Exercise? (VIDEO)

Morning Dilemma: Is It Better For Your Body To Get Extra Sleep Or Get Up Early And Exercise?

HuffPost's Third Metric seeks to redefine success beyond money and power. As part of our ongoing series, we ask whether it's better to get more sleep or wake up early to exercise.

Sometimes it feels like a Herculean effort to feel energised enough to hit the gym first thing. So, should we listen to our bodies, hit snooze and grab some extra sleep? Or, is an early morning run, swim or yoga session the key to feeling invigorated for a day at work?

Watch the video above where HuffPost Live weigh up the pros and cons.

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