Does working out at night make a difference?

amberwilliams019
amberwilliams019 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Ive just started with mfp this week & I'm in need of opinions. I'm very cramped on time & my work schedule will probably be pretty chaotic until after the holidays. I've been doing my workouts maybe 2-3 hours before bed opposed to in the a.m. I've tried working out in the morning a few times now & I always feel like I cant put in as much effort because of how tired I am and how cramped I am for time in the morning. Will this end up holding me back in the long run ?

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  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    It's fine as long as it doesn't mess up your sleep.
  • amberwilliams019
    amberwilliams019 Posts: 5 Member
    SideSteel wrote: »
    It's fine as long as it doesn't mess up your sleep.

    No, it hasn't messed with my sleep schedule at all so far. Thank you.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I don't understand why this would hold you back? A calorie burn is a calorie burn, no matter what time of day.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,339 Member
    SideSteel wrote: »
    It's fine as long as it doesn't mess up your sleep.

    This. For me certain types of exercise will keep me from sleeping well, others not so much. I can sit on my trainer and do straight cardio, and I will sleep fine. If I do intervals or lift weights to close to bed time, I will toss and turn for hours.
  • amberwilliams019
    amberwilliams019 Posts: 5 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    I don't understand why this would hold you back? A calorie burn is a calorie burn, no matter what time of day.

    It could be a really silly question honestly but this is the first time I've put in the work as far as trying to live a healthy life style. rather than just not eating to lose weight. I have very little knowledge on when and how to do things properly. I've had several people say they do morning work outs because you'll feel better and you'll burn more calories throughout the day. I understand movement is better than no movement but I was wondering if I would end up with better results if I pushed threw in the mornings and made that a routine.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    amberwilliams019 wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    I don't understand why this would hold you back? A calorie burn is a calorie burn, no matter what time of day.

    It could be a really silly question honestly but this is the first time I've put in the work as far as trying to live a healthy life style. rather than just not eating to lose weight. I have very little knowledge on when and how to do things properly. I've had several people say they do morning work outs because you'll feel better and you'll burn more calories throughout the day. I understand movement is better than no movement but I was wondering if I would end up with better results if I pushed threw in the mornings and made that a routine.

    Nope! The best time is the time you'll actually go do it. You got this.
  • amberwilliams019
    amberwilliams019 Posts: 5 Member
    arditarose wrote: »
    amberwilliams019 wrote: »
    arditarose wrote: »
    I don't understand why this would hold you back? A calorie burn is a calorie burn, no matter what time of day.

    It could be a really silly question honestly but this is the first time I've put in the work as far as trying to live a healthy life style. rather than just not eating to lose weight. I have very little knowledge on when and how to do things properly. I've had several people say they do morning work outs because you'll feel better and you'll burn more calories throughout the day. I understand movement is better than no movement but I was wondering if I would end up with better results if I pushed threw in the mornings and made that a routine.

    Nope! The best time is the time you'll actually go do it. You got this.

    Perfect. Thank you.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    logically, why would it matter? a lot of people workout in the evening...a lot of people workout in the morning...a lot of people workout in the middle of the day...it doesn't matter...a workout is a workout.
  • amberwilliams019
    amberwilliams019 Posts: 5 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    logically, why would it matter? a lot of people workout in the evening...a lot of people workout in the morning...a lot of people workout in the middle of the day...it doesn't matter...a workout is a workout.

    I did re-explain why i asked the question, but yes. I see what your saying. Thank you.
  • kj26boys
    kj26boys Posts: 73 Member
    I'm hoping it works for you. In the past my success has only been when I do morning workouts. I'm looking for people that this works for. Trust me I have no idea why working out in the AM is better for me, you'd think it wouldn't matter. Let us know how it's going.
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    I like it at night, after work, because it works as stress relief for me. :smile: The best time to work out is whenever you can get it in and get it done!
  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
    Just what everyone else said - anytime is fine - some people train at 10 -11 PM others at 0500 - sometimes late at night can interfere with your sleep - you can try setting your alarm early and training then. Eastcoast Jim
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  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    Working out a bit less at the end of the day is better than not working out at all at the beginning of it. ;)
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I always work out at night. I already don't get enough sleep I'm not cutting that time down even more just to get up early enough to workout. I'd probably be so tired I'd drop a weight on my head or fall off the treadmill.
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