exercise time preference

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  • hilldiggity
    hilldiggity Posts: 166 Member
    I workout in the morning before i eat anything. Your body will be running on empty, but i found that i lost more weight doing so. (and im gaining muscle!!)

    People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new research from Northumbria University.

    "In order to lose body fat we need to use more fat than we consume. Exercise increases the total amount of energy we expend and a greater proportion of this energy comes from existing fat if the exercise is performed after an overnight fast."

    http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130124091425.htm

    I think working out 3 to 4 hours after eating accomplishes the same thing, because your stomach is pretty empty.
  • knittingwiz
    knittingwiz Posts: 6 Member
    I have to work out first thing in the morning or else it does not get done.
  • schmeckpeper
    schmeckpeper Posts: 23 Member
    I work out 20-30 min (elliptical) in the a.m. and then after work I come home and do strength (currently 30 Day Shred) and then jump on the Elliptical for 20-30 min more. As soon as the weather allows I'll be walking during lunch at work too. Since I sit on my butt all day at work it breaks it up nicely and keeps the burn going!
  • jenstanley13
    jenstanley13 Posts: 193 Member
    I work out in the mornings before my hubby, dogs, and daughter get up or else it won't get done! I have tried other times of the day but life seems to get in the way. I am a morning person and that is my "me" time to get my focus for the day.
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Studies have shown that the best time to workout is anytime between 00:01 and 23:59 Sunday through Saturday.
  • aronao
    aronao Posts: 112 Member
    On weekdays, I go to the gym around 8pm. It's a time when the kids are almost in bed and my husband is at home so it's very convenient and the classes I want to do happen to be on at that time. It's the same at the weekend, only the classes are at 5pm. It also means that I can keep my routine during school holidays. I find I sleep much better on the it's I've done a class.
  • egtram01
    egtram01 Posts: 7
    I wish I could wake up early in the morning and work out, but I just can't pull myself out of bed. I always get great workouts right around early afternoon.
  • whytewytch
    whytewytch Posts: 13
    For me, it's the morning or nothing. Mainly because my RL is so hectic that I find it hard to find time/motivation if I don't get it done right away. I'm already up early, with a two hour gap between when the oldest goes to school and when the youngest does, so I might as well use the time to my advantage. Besides, I don't have the time for two showers in a day. :)
  • etmorley1
    etmorley1 Posts: 4 Member
    I was never a morning person, but I have become one! After a hectic day, my mojo was waning and I kept finding excuses to skip my exercise routine. Now, I get all my gear ready the night before, set my alarm, and get up as soon as the alarm goes! I work hard for an hour, get my metabolism whizzing, and feel good for the rest of the day. Try it! It might work for you.

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