What time?

BetterVersion
BetterVersion Posts: 459
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what time of day is best for your workout?? I've always done it by afternoon, but am thinking it would be much easier to work out once my son goes to bed at night. Does anyone know if when you do it actually has any effect on the calories you burn or your metabolism??

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  • BetterVersion
    BetterVersion Posts: 459
    Does anyone have any suggestions as to what time of day is best for your workout?? I've always done it by afternoon, but am thinking it would be much easier to work out once my son goes to bed at night. Does anyone know if when you do it actually has any effect on the calories you burn or your metabolism??
  • chubbymom
    chubbymom Posts: 164
    I have heard it doesn't matter, but I have also heard they say in the morning on an empty stomach...which I could not do. I go to the gym when my son goes to preschool or on the days he doesn't I still try and go mid-morning. I will be interested to see others responses.
  • cnolovechild
    cnolovechild Posts: 179
    I don't know for sure if it matters what time but I personally always work out the evening after my son goes to bed. It's just easier that way for me. I wouldn't recommend working out on an empty stomach because your body always needs fuel. A lot of people on this site say that you should have a small snack before and/or afterwards.
  • MontanaGirl
    MontanaGirl Posts: 1,251 Member
    I'm a big believer in what Bob says - When is the best time? Whenever you can do it. Just get it done! Whenever it fits in your schedule is the best time for you. :drinker:
  • Healthier_Me
    Healthier_Me Posts: 5,600 Member
    There is no right time to workout but mornings are very good b/c it gives you so much energy for the rest of the day.
  • faithstephenson
    faithstephenson Posts: 280 Member
    I agree that whenever it wirks for you is best. The one thing I've heard some people complain of is that if they work out at night, they have a hard time getting to sleep cuz they're so amped up. I don't have that problem, so I go back and forth between mid-morning (when the gym has daycare) and early evening for zumba.
  • briblue72
    briblue72 Posts: 672 Member
    i go whenever i can/feel like it!
  • time2wrk
    time2wrk Posts: 773 Member
    Personally, I can't do nights because I get wired and I am such a morning person that then I can't sleep in and it messes with my body clock. But, everyone is different and even at other times in my life I COULD do evenings. Always better to workout, no matter what time, than to NOT workout. :wink:
  • bonski
    bonski Posts: 49 Member
    I workout at night after work.

    I am not a morning person so for me to workout in the morning before work would be really hard.

    I don't think it keeps me up at night. I think it actually helps me sleep better.

    DH works out in the morning because he feel like it gives him energy for the rest of the day.

    I think do whatever works out for you.

    Bonnie
  • heartshapdworld
    heartshapdworld Posts: 323 Member
    I have heard early morning before breakfast (so body burns fat and not what your ate), and I have heard late afternoon (optimium in regards to engergy and body tempature), and I have heard not to work out late at night (keeps one up). Can't say that I believe in any of that.

    Personally, if work out on an empty stomach, then I am not nearly as productive if I had eaten first. If I work out too late, then I am not productive as well-I just wanna go to bed. I like late afternoon as I have the most engery and not too hungry for dinner, yet. And it has the added benefit of controlling my snacking, at work I don't have a problem with the snacks. It is after work in the empty hours between getting home, chilling, and waiting for the boyfriend to go home. I use to shop during this time, but :grumble:
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