Workout question

Irockursocks87
Irockursocks87 Posts: 56 Member
edited January 26 in Fitness and Exercise
I have been doing my cardio workouts after I get home from work. It is better to do cardio before dinner or after dinner?

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  • cinrn68
    cinrn68 Posts: 215 Member
    I don't think there's a "better" time for cardio. It's whenever it's better for YOU. Whatever you can fit consistently into your daily routine is when it's the best time. :)
  • jmadams111
    jmadams111 Posts: 145 Member
    Some of the reading Ihave done suggests after eating is better in that it accelerates your metabolism. However, I prefer to do my cardio just before eating. I don't like working out "full" and I feel like an accelated metabolism during eating is not that much different.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    It largely depends on how you personally feel... I get stomach cramps if I cardio on food, so I prefer not eating. It really doesn't matter either way.
  • hardlygraceful
    hardlygraceful Posts: 30
    I don't think there's an ideal time to do cardio. I do know that your metabolism is highest between 7-9am, because I asked my doctor last time. So in theory, if you do cardio then it will up the metabolism further and would burn more calories throughout the day.
  • anemoneprose
    anemoneprose Posts: 1,805 Member
    have a good proteiny snack at 3.30-4 to get you through, work out at 5-6, then dinner. working out too late can mess with your sleep.
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    Yes!

    Really, whatever you do consistently is best.
  • tairaven
    tairaven Posts: 72 Member
    Personally, I cannot exercise when I'm hungry - my mind is always on the hunger and my body just won't work out as well. Since I workout after work, I try to eat a small snack about an hour before working out (like a protein bar or some cheese and crackers on my ride home from work) that way I can come home, toss dinner in the oven, and work out while it's cooking.
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    I think it depends on the person. I jog and I can't run on a full stomach. Which ever you decide you don't want to do either right before bed. Exercise will keep you up and eating leads to weight gain.
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