Is it bad to work out at night?

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  • dreamer722
    dreamer722 Posts: 57 Member
    it's the only time I *have* to be able to work out (I get up at 415am, am out the door at 5am, on the commuter bus by 520am, at work by 630am, leave work at 430pm, and don't get home till almost 6pm ... so if I *didn't* work out at night ... and at home ... I'd *never* work out) ... but I've lost almost 55 lbs in a bit over 5 months ... so I think it's ok but as always it depends on the person ... :wink:
  • ChristyNY44
    ChristyNY44 Posts: 4 Member
    I just joined a fitness group that meets every week night from 8-10 pm. That gives me time to get my kids in bed and then I dash out the door.

    I agree with JennaMarie. As long as we get it in!!
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    i've heard it both ways, that it will make it harder to sleep or eaiser.

    Its probably going to effect different people differently.

    The best time of day to work out is when you naturally have the most energy, the second best time of day to work out would be whenever you have time lol.

    Other then that it doesn't matter when you work out, other then the possibility of it adversely effecting sleep. Wouldn't work out and expect to go right to bed anyway.
  • sovannac
    sovannac Posts: 445 Member
    I think you should work out at whatever time you feel comfortable with and that fits your schedule. I've tried working out at different times throughout the day... 6am, noon, 8pm, 10pm and I feel great after each and every one. As long as you're working out, you're good to go, right? :)
  • caponef4
    caponef4 Posts: 2
    I think as long as you work out, that's all that matters.
  • Dawnymaries
    Dawnymaries Posts: 109
    I normally like to work out any time after 6pm, right before dinner, as working out makes me hungry. :o) I really don't think it matters at all. Just keep doing it!
  • jnerdin
    jnerdin Posts: 39 Member
    The only thing I can say about working out in the morning is that it boosts your metabolism for the rest of the day which might help you burn more calories easier.

    I keep hearing this over and over again. Why does it only boost it during the day? Does it not increase your metabolism while you are sleeping too? Or does any metabolism boost you get from doing it in the evening shut down once you go to sleep?
    You get a metabolism boost for a certain number of hours after you work out because your body is using energy to recover from the workout. That will be true regardless of when you work out. However, if you go to sleep shortly after you work out, your body naturally slows down many functions, so the benefit may be a bit less. However, I don't think this should discourage you from working out late at night if that is the time that works for you. Just try to move around and not be too sedentary during the day. This is true regardless of when you work out.
  • priyaFitnessFreak
    priyaFitnessFreak Posts: 105 Member
    I generally go to the gym around 6:30 in the evening. The only drawback is that its the peak time... so I guess a lot of ppl workout in the evening and it must be working for them.
  • MyPaperBleedsInk
    MyPaperBleedsInk Posts: 240 Member
    I wouldn't think so, just as long as you're getting something in.
    I almost always work out at night.... just because as a college student I have classes from morning til 5 p.m. normally, then dinner, then various club activities that could last til 10 p.m. at the latest. Late night or early morning (12 - 3 a.m.) is the only time I always have available.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    it doesn't matter when you work out.
  • l33jones
    l33jones Posts: 2 Member
    if its a good workout you will not have to worry about going to sleep hit the sack right away, you should spent from the exercise. the draw back is, it will probably be a short rest and then possibly a sustained period of being alert.
  • TerrieBNLWECHANGED
    TerrieBNLWECHANGED Posts: 27
    if I had to work out in the morning, I'd definitely fail. :) However, in my experience, if I exercise too close to bedtime (like within an hour's time frame) I have had a hard time going to sleep. Usually I try to finish up by 9pm and hit the bed around 10:30-11... that's just my personal issues... whatever works for the individual... but burning calories is burning calories...
  • geonbaeLeilee
    geonbaeLeilee Posts: 606 Member
    I hope it's not bad! My workout times are anywhere from 8pm-11pm!
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    bump
  • tubaman58
    tubaman58 Posts: 151
    Not as long as it doesn't keep you up afterwards....

    Can be very relaxing...
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    The time of your workout does not "effect" its "affectiveness".
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    why would it be bad? lol
  • lilmisfit
    lilmisfit Posts: 860 Member
    No. Exercise is always effective, no matter what time you do it. Just do it.
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