Does it matter WHEN you work out?
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AnaBackwards
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here's the thing: I work out on my days off. which are usually monday tuesday wednesday.
so in those 3 days, i collectively burn like 1700 calories which is way above what i need to.
but then i don't work out for 4 consecutive days.
so does it matter how close the days are together if i'm burning the calories i need, and still going 3 times a week? :S
so in those 3 days, i collectively burn like 1700 calories which is way above what i need to.
but then i don't work out for 4 consecutive days.
so does it matter how close the days are together if i'm burning the calories i need, and still going 3 times a week? :S
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What do you do to work out? If you are doing cardio, it doesn't matter.
If you are strength training, you might want a rest day in between workouts.
Honestly though, the best time to workout is when it is convenient and when you will actually do it.0 -
i do half of my cardio in the morning before breakfast and the rest after work before dinner.0
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What do you do to work out? If you are doing cardio, it doesn't matter.
If you are strength training, you might want a rest day in between workouts.
Honestly though, the best time to workout is when it is convenient and when you will actually do it.
i'm doing cardio, yeah. i have been dabbling in some strength training but really not much. plus, i can do strength training at home, which i do sometimes. but that's not my priority, cardio is.
so it's okay that i just go 3 days in a row?0 -
If that's when you can do it, then I wouldn't sweat it too much. It might be better to spread it out, but doing it is more important.0
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so it's okay that i just go 3 days in a row?
Basically yes.0 -
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here's the thing: I work out on my days off. which are usually monday tuesday wednesday.
so in those 3 days, i collectively burn like 1700 calories which is way above what i need to.
but then i don't work out for 4 consecutive days.
so does it matter how close the days are together if i'm burning the calories i need, and still going 3 times a week? :S
It depends on what you're doing in those workouts. Are you weight training or just doing cardio?? Even if you're just doing cardio, it's still a good idea to rest in between sessions. Lots of people use this model: train, train, rest, train, train, rest, rest. Repeat. As to what time of the DAY you do your workouts, it doesn't matter. Do it when you have the time/most energy if possible.0 -
What do you do to work out? If you are doing cardio, it doesn't matter.
If you are strength training, you might want a rest day in between workouts.
Honestly though, the best time to workout is when it is convenient and when you will actually do it.
^^^^ That's pretty much it. :noway:0 -
Do what your schedule allows.0
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I was wondering if you are training for an event since you mentioned that cardio is a priority for you. Just curious about your actual goals. And to answer your question, you can do cardio anytime of the day that's convenient0
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What do you do to work out? If you are doing cardio, it doesn't matter.
If you are strength training, you might want a rest day in between workouts.
Honestly though, the best time to workout is when it is convenient and when you will actually do it.
i'm doing cardio, yeah. i have been dabbling in some strength training but really not much. plus, i can do strength training at home, which i do sometimes. but that's not my priority, cardio is.
so it's okay that i just go 3 days in a row?
If fat loss is you're goal, you've got the priorities backwards.
As to when you train, if you have a calorie deficit over a whole week you will lose weight. If you're exercise is done in the first 3 days then that's fine as long as you have the calorie deficit over the whole week. MFP uses 24hrs as it's the easiest way for us to record.0 -
It's absolutely fine. You might get marginally better results by training on non-consecutive days instead. But honestly, it probably doesn't make that much of a difference. The best type of workout is the kind that you'll continue doing. So if you're able to workout on those three days, then stick with it.0
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