Time of the day for working out

HealthyMakeover
HealthyMakeover Posts: 142 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Does the time of the day really matter when you work out? I am still in school. I know I'm young, I have this account for plenty of purposes. But anyway, I take a Physical Conditioning class that enables me to workout for approximately an hour. I do mostly strength training and a lot of lifting. I do this at 8:45 - 9:45 am two times a week. After I get home from school, I am generally busy with schoolwork and my pets, and I find myself eating my dinner after I settle down. I eat dinner around 5-5:30 pm. I like to sit and let the food settle before I go for a walk. I usually walk a brisk pace (probably 3-3.5 mph) on a treadmill, and I do this for about 30 minutes. I start my walk at about 7 pm. Sometimes I'll jog for 10 minutes too.

Now, for my question, does the time of the day matter when it comes to working out?
What would be my best bet for getting the maximum results for a successful workout session?

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  • Josalinn
    Josalinn Posts: 1,066 Member
    No. It doesn't matter. getting it in anyway you can is all that matters. Calories in; calories out. Also a good idea to have a little to eat like an hour before.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    Whenever you can most effectively get in a good workout. :)

    I know people say morning is best and you shouldn't exercise too close to bed time because you won't sleep ... I don't have time to go in the am, I go right after work. I sleep like a freakin' baby. :)

    Weekends I go in the afternoon--I work out longer on Sat and Sun.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    The best time for working out is the time you have to do it and that works for you.
  • jcmolsen
    jcmolsen Posts: 2 Member
    I would both agree and disagree with the people above. If the only time you can find is in the morning, and around 7, then absolutely go for it. But personally I've found that early in the morning my muscles are quite tight and take a little longer to warm up, and also my workouts tend to be poorer because of my nutrition, and I have heard that some people get injuries from working out in the morning because of this tightness (fortunately I haven't been one of those people). Mid-afternoon I've found is best for me, but everyone is different. But like I said, if the only time you can find is morning and evening, then go for it then. Those injuries often only really occur with quite intense sessions, so just make sure you're well warmed up and loose before doing anything. As for trouble sleeping with evening workouts, I have heard of that happening, but it has never happened to me and it doesn't sound like it happens to you, so I don't see any reason why not.

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