Does when you exercise make a difference?

EFrancesSewell

A new 24hr gym has opened near where I work and I'm just curious if the time of day/night affects exercise? Sounds like it shouldn't but you never know

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

No, it's the doing it consistently that matters not the time of day.

Maxematics

The only difference it makes is in your ability to sleep. If I exercise late in the day, I find it harder to fall asleep because I'm so hyped up. Due to that, I try to get everything done at least three hours before bedtime. However, other people find that late night exercise helps them fall asleep easier. It all depends on you/your body.

RedWolf09

synacious wrote: »

The only difference it makes is in your ability to sleep. If I exercise late in the day, I find it harder to fall asleep because I'm so hyped up. Due to that, I try to get everything done at least three hours before bedtime. However, other people find that late night exercise helps them fall asleep easier. It all depends on you/your body.

Agreed, +1

DavPul

No

robertw486

synacious wrote: »

The only difference it makes is in your ability to sleep. If I exercise late in the day, I find it harder to fall asleep because I'm so hyped up. Due to that, I try to get everything done at least three hours before bedtime. However, other people find that late night exercise helps them fall asleep easier. It all depends on you/your body.

Great point. I was just answering another thread and the same happens to me if I exercise too late.

Also for me personally, sometimes the time of day affects how hard I'll push myself. If I exercise in the morning before work, I know I have to do my recovery eating through the day and also have energy to make it through the day. When I exercise after work or on days off, I know I can wipe myself out if wanted, because I have more recovery time.