Morning or evening?

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  • natvanessa
    natvanessa Posts: 230 Member
    I always prefer evening, after work, but before dinner.

    I HATE getting up early, so that won't work. Plus I have a desk job so after sitting for 8 hours I am dying to get some movement going!!
    Sometimes, I do work out in the morning if I'm not working and feel energetic. But I think it's just whatever works for the individual.
  • teamnevergoingback
    teamnevergoingback Posts: 368 Member
    I believe the workout you are able to do regularly is the most effective.

    If you're not a morning person, but you're trying to swing a 5 a.m. wake up because someone tells you it's better, you aren't going to keep it up for long because you're gonna hate yourself.

    I get up at 5:45 so I can be at work at 8 with an hour commute. My workouts are in the evenings because there's no way I'm getting up at 4:30 when I hate mornings anyway.

    If there is any difference in effect, it's not enough to outweigh skipping a workout because you can't wake up for it.

    Agree! I like to do it first thing and get it out of the way.
  • picassoadagio
    picassoadagio Posts: 407 Member
    I do both, but I prefer mornings. I have more energy and it seems to make me a little more happier throughout the day. I like evening runs in the spring/summer because it's usually the "perfect" temps. just about that time, less people tend to be out, and if I have had a stressful day it can be liberating and relaxes the mind.
  • steveoath
    steveoath Posts: 3 Member
    I cannot work out later in the day, I need to get it done in the morning - unless its a game of football (soccer) with my mates at night.

    And I also agree with the above post that it makes me feel happier during the day.
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    depends on the day...yesterday was mid morning..thursday will be evening..saturday will be morning...monday will be mid-morning and so will Wednesday...
  • biged335
    biged335 Posts: 734
    I perfer morning workouts... I get it done early then I don't have to worry about it at night. I don't get home till 8pm at night so by the time I'm done working out, eating, and showering it's almost 11. So it just works best for me to do it in the morning. but what ever works best for you do it then.
  • jrmav
    jrmav Posts: 15
    I work out in the mornings only because I work the night shift and it is the most convenient. That being said, it can be extremely rough at times!! Whatever time you feel you are at your best is the right time to work out....
  • melb2003
    melb2003 Posts: 198
    When I started this whole weight loss life change. I went to workout m-f at 5:30am. I am not a morning person. Within a month, that routine was shot down. I began to dread Sunday night knowing that I had to get up early. I then started to go in the evening around 6:30pm and I was liking that. Now I take classes at the gym 5 days a week at 5:30pm, right after I get out, and I am loving that. I go do a hour workout and then by 6:30pm I have the rest of the night to myself.

    On a different note, I get Weight Watchers magazine mailed to me and one of the topics in there was what time is best to workout if you're trying to lose weight and build mussel. They recommended that you go in between 4pm and 7pm, the reasons were because your body temperature is the highest at that point in the day and your body burns calories the most because your body temperature. Now whether or not that is true, I'm not sure. I just thought it was a neat tidbit of knowledge to pass along. Don't judge me if you think it's dumb and stupid.
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    I work out at night, usually before dinner.
  • milkandtea
    milkandtea Posts: 116 Member
    First thing in the morning. If I wait until later, I know I won't do it.
  • ShannonTodd
    ShannonTodd Posts: 105 Member
    Working out in the morning works the best for me. It gets my butt out of bed, and the endorphins kicking. It also gets me alert and ready to handle my 2 boys when they wake up.
    If I'm feeling sluggy in the afternoon, I'll lunch at my desk and then head out to the gym for a workout. Keeps me going for the rest of the day.
  • nphillips0124
    nphillips0124 Posts: 72
    I work out whenever I can! I try to get a workout in 5 days a week- sometimes you gotta get it in late, sometimes early!
  • pammbroo
    pammbroo Posts: 550 Member
    I'm an early morning workout girl. Get up and get it done. While waking that early can be tough sometimes, I'm always glad I made the effort. I feel SO much better on the days that start with a workout. Plus its done and no need for excuses later. :)
  • Mtfd02
    Mtfd02 Posts: 239 Member
    I usually workout in the am 6:30-7:30 normal PT or 6-7 for hockey and maybe a lunchtime workout or I have done both 6-7 am hockey and 10-11pm hockey.

    I find a hard time falling asleep if I go 10-11 and then 6-7am but that's just me.

    It really depends on if your a morning workout person or some people find it easier to workout in the evening after dinner.

    So I have tried all times, but I like the am because it gets you pumped and blood flowing to knock out your work day.

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