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jelksdwayne
jelksdwayne Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I work at FedEx as a delivery driver. When is it the best time to workout? Before work or after work?

I’m actively running, walking and lifting throughout the day. How much food I should I consume for better results in the gym?

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  • Cahgetsfit
    Cahgetsfit Posts: 1,912 Member
    whenever it suits your schedule is best for working out.

    as for food - depends on your goals. gaining muscle, you need to eat at a surplus, losing weight - deficit.

    work out your maintenance using a TDEE calculator and take it from there.

    even more importantly, a decent workout plan to stick to and consistency is the key :)

    Good luck!
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    My recommendation specifically for the gym would be whichever time it's less packed (between the 2 different time windows, there's a good chance that one of them might require longer equipment wait times versus the other). otherwise, whichever is more convenient for you personally. (also- how much food is too little or too much before a workout - both can be a problem - will be somewhat specific to you).
  • Tonydevolanii
    Tonydevolanii Posts: 657 Member
    Depends where you give priority
    Good body or good performance at your work
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I like to workout before work. It helps me wake up and feel accomplished before the day really starts. It depends how you feel.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Best time is the one you will adhere to.

    Calorie intake has to do with your goals which you haven't stated either.
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