Workout Morning or Night?
sugarkiss6
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Hi today is my first day to calorie counting and exercise so when is "the best" time to work out . if there is such a thing. Its about 50/50 from the people I asked ,I want to know so I can get this right. Thanks
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Best time is when you will do it. If you think you'll be too tired after work, do it in the morning. Or the other way around. Or during your lunch break.0
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The best time is the time that you can get it done. When I started we tried working out after work but found with 2 kids we were way more likely to skip it so we moved to mornings. We get our workouts in now before the kids are up and find its a great way to start our day.0
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I am finding it very hard to find a good time. I am here for suggestions as well
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Best time is when you'll do it. My booty isn't getting out of bed any earlier - I workout at night.0
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Whenever you can fit it in is the best time. For me, I have more spare time before 7am so thats when I usually do things. Not ideal all the time but I work with what time I have.0
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The right time is when you can get it done! It's a personal choice. I like to exercise straight after work. I can exercise in the morning but I seem to do better after a full day of eating and moving around.0
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Morning is better. It boosts your metabolism for all day, better if you do it while fasting. Doing it right before you go to bed boosts your metabolism while you sleep, but not as good results as doing it in the morning. If you want to get crazy, 30 min in am and pm at < 80% max heart rate0
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Morning is better. It boosts your metabolism for all day, better if you do it while fasting. Doing it right before you go to bed boosts your metabolism while you sleep, but not as good results as doing it in the morning. If you want to get crazy, 30 min in am and pm at < 80% max heart rate
Totally not true for everyone. I've always worked out just before going to bed and my metabolism couldn't be better.
The best time to work out IMHO is when you have time to do it.....0 -
A time that you're going to be consistent with. Try both for a week and go from there.0
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ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »A time that you're going to be consistent with. Try both for a week and go from there.
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Thanks guys it's really a debated topic . I have people who are super fit that say morning because it keeps you alert and happy and I have my fit friends saying night because when you sleep afterwards you let your body rest .0
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sugarkiss6 wrote: »ScubaSteve1962 wrote: »A time that you're going to be consistent with. Try both for a week and go from there.
Thanks ScubaSteve that's what I'm going to Do .0 -
sugarkiss6 wrote: »Thanks guys it's really a debated topic . I have people who are super fit that say morning because it keeps you alert and happy and I have my fit friends saying night because when you sleep afterwards you let your body rest .
Those debates are a matter of personal preference and will vary between person. Some people have difficulty sleeping at night after a workout, others find they sleep better.
I do believe there are studies to suggest there may be a *slight* advantage to working out in the morning but not enough to make it worth it, especially if your schedule/preference is better suited towards an evening workout.
Like others have said, the time you will be most consistent is the best option.0 -
As stated above, the best time is the time you'll do it. I'm busy with work and kids so I workout on my lunch break, then it's out of the way the rest of the day and I can still get some sleep without waking up too early. Whatever fits your schedule best is the way to go.0
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As stated above, the best time is the time you'll do it. I'm busy with work and kids so I workout on my lunch break, then it's out of the way the rest of the day and I can still get some sleep without waking up too early. Whatever fits your schedule best is the way to go.
My days are really busy too, thanks for the advice0 -
Whenever I can fit it in. Usually during the week I make it to the gym around 8pm. On Saturdays, I go first thing in the morning. Sundays, I go to a yoga class at 3pm.0
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Morning is better. It boosts your metabolism for all day, better if you do it while fasting. Doing it right before you go to bed boosts your metabolism while you sleep, but not as good results as doing it in the morning. If you want to get crazy, 30 min in am and pm at < 80% max heart rate
Just wondering if you eat breakfast before or after your workout? I will probably have to switch to morning workouts and was wondering about when to eat breakfast.0 -
As said by a few people, the best time is when you will do it. For me, I know that if I do not get my workout in sometime in the morning, then it probably will not happen. Find what's best for you, and do that. It's that simple.0
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Whatever time you're most likely to consistently do it.0
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Agree with all the people that said whenever you can fit it in. I do a 30min workout while my baby naps in the morning and then my 30 min c25k run in the evening after I put my baby down to sleep for the night.0
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sugarkiss6 wrote: »Hi today is my first day to calorie counting and exercise so when is "the best" time to work out . if there is such a thing. Its about 50/50 from the people I asked ,I want to know so I can get this right. Thanks
Forget all that noise
In the AM when your stomach is empty and you have the most energy to put in to a good solid workout. Besides it won't mess with your sleep and the thermogenic effects are better when your awake and your metabolism is active. Trust this. I just lost 9 pounds in five days. Lol and yes I'm fine.0 -
The best time to workout is the time that you will workout. For just general health and wellness, time doesn't matter, as long as you do it. For me in particular, I am very busy so I workout in the mornings to get it in and I also feel as though it is a great way to start my day.0
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I primarily workout within 30 minutes of waking up. I would prefer to workout in the evenings after work. Even though I have set office hours, the problem I ran into is that I tend to work late somewhat frequently. If not, I often find myself stressed and tired when I finish a days work. Even though exercising is the best way to combat that stress, it is hard for me to stay motivated and go in the evenings. I also have children at home that I love spending time with. So for me, I am much more consistent when I work out in the mornings and I don't have to sacrifice any family time (my wife goes with me in the mornings).0
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[Just wondering if you eat breakfast before or after your workout? I will probably have to switch to morning workouts and was wondering about when to eat breakfast.
That totally depends on your body. It will vary depending on what your body will tolerate during your workout. I workout on an empty stomach, but no others that need a few calories before their workout to get better results. I can't do any type of intense workout with food on my stomach. I drink a cup or less of water after waking up and then get at it. There have been mornings where I was really hungry before I started my workout and am able to tolerate a half of a banana or so. I normally have a protein shake after I workout. I don't normally eat breakfast until after I shower, so I am normally eating about two hours after I wake up.
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[Just wondering if you eat breakfast before or after your workout? I will probably have to switch to morning workouts and was wondering about when to eat breakfast.
That totally depends on your body. It will vary depending on what your body will tolerate during your workout. I workout on an empty stomach, but no others that need a few calories before their workout to get better results. I can't do any type of intense workout with food on my stomach. I drink a cup or less of water after waking up and then get at it. There have been mornings where I was really hungry before I started my workout and am able to tolerate a half of a banana or so. I normally have a protein shake after I workout. I don't normally eat breakfast until after I shower, so I am normally eating about two hours after I wake up.
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kidcuba176 wrote: »sugarkiss6 wrote: »Hi today is my first day to calorie counting and exercise so when is "the best" time to work out . if there is such a thing. Its about 50/50 from the people I asked ,I want to know so I can get this right. Thanks
Forget all that noise
In the AM when your stomach is empty and you have the most energy to put in to a good solid workout. Besides it won't mess with your sleep and the thermogenic effects are better when your awake and your metabolism is active. Trust this. I just lost 9 pounds in five days. Lol and yes I'm fine.
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kidcuba176 wrote: »sugarkiss6 wrote: »Hi today is my first day to calorie counting and exercise so when is "the best" time to work out . if there is such a thing. Its about 50/50 from the people I asked ,I want to know so I can get this right. Thanks
Forget all that noise
In the AM when your stomach is empty and you have the most energy to put in to a good solid workout. Besides it won't mess with your sleep and the thermogenic effects are better when your awake and your metabolism is active. Trust this. I just lost 9 pounds in five days. Lol and yes I'm fine.sugarkiss6 wrote: »kidcuba176 wrote: »sugarkiss6 wrote: »Hi today is my first day to calorie counting and exercise so when is "the best" time to work out . if there is such a thing. Its about 50/50 from the people I asked ,I want to know so I can get this right. Thanks
Forget all that noise
In the AM when your stomach is empty and you have the most energy to put in to a good solid workout. Besides it won't mess with your sleep and the thermogenic effects are better when your awake and your metabolism is active. Trust this. I just lost 9 pounds in five days. Lol and yes I'm fine.
Well this Is what I did today I worked out on an empty stomach and it felt better than last night. after a dinner I worked out but I was super tired and I was exhausted from my day and I kept pushing it further as I added things to do . thanks0 -
[Just wondering if you eat breakfast before or after your workout? I will probably have to switch to morning workouts and was wondering about when to eat breakfast.
That totally depends on your body. It will vary depending on what your body will tolerate during your workout. I workout on an empty stomach, but no others that need a few calories before their workout to get better results. I can't do any type of intense workout with food on my stomach. I drink a cup or less of water after waking up and then get at it. There have been mornings where I was really hungry before I started my workout and am able to tolerate a half of a banana or so. I normally have a protein shake after I workout. I don't normally eat breakfast until after I shower, so I am normally eating about two hours after I wake up.
Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna look into the protein shakes too0 -
I enjoy it most in the morning before food is in my belly. Just more comfortable with me and running. I'm ok with doing strength or lower impact at night. Also, I schedule a lot of my work outs just like I do MD appts. I think of them that way, so I don't cancel them.0
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