Best Time to Work Out?
July 20, 2010
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Posted by billspaced
I get this question all the time:
What is the best time to work out?
The answer I give every single time is whenever you can!
I know that living today's fast-paced, rat-race lifestyle can put a real bind on your training schedule. What with kids, family and business obligations, etc., sometimes you don't have enough time in the today for yourself.
I am a perfect example. I bang away at the computer all day and night, hoping to bring you the information you need and want in order to improve yourself. I have 2 small kids, a loving wife, bills to pay, lawns to mow, cars to attend to, older parents to take care of.
When do I train?
When I can!
Now, I've made it my goal to work out in some fashion every single day. I get in at least 3 weight workouts a week, 6 sessions of "cardio," and a lot of play time. Fortunately, my kids take care of me on that one!
Many days, I stack my cardio on top of my weight workouts since I only want to hit the gym once a day. And I don't spend a lot of time there! Last night, for example, I pounded by back, chest, shoulders, and lower back in the span of 20 minutes. Then I went home because I had a LOT to get done.
So, getting back to the point – exercise whenever you can!
I will say that there probably are IDEAL TIMES to train. I made my best "hardgainer" gains when I worked out in the morning. My energy levels were highest, I could eat before and after my workouts (even during!), and I could spend the rest of the day in a relatively lax state.
Now, I am finding it a little difficult to work out in the late evenings (the only practical time of day for me right now) and NOT eat like a freaking horse afterwards, right before bed. Eating a lot right before sleep is okay when you're on the skinny side. But it's really not conducive to effective weight control, if you know what I mean.
It's clear that when you workout determines when, what, and how much you eat. Here are two charts – one for men, one for women – that lay out the when, what, and how much you should eat depending on when you work out.
Again, the best time to work out is when you can. Just make sure it happens. A workout today is better than none at all, if even only just for a few minutes. And use the charts as a baseline for determining what, when, and how much to eat, especially in terms of supplementation.
Timing really is everything.
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I should practice myself to obey with my schedule. Times are primary need we all have. Time management is so needed related to the subject. It is very good posting. It has made me should be in reflecting. Thanks, Guys. Good luck for all us.
Time to work out, I haven't. But I have experienced the likewise time order. It should go on under my awareness. I like to be loyalty to follow what I've arranged. It is so difficult to be done at first. But in long process, I can take the fruits. Thank you for good sharing.
what i know about all this is that, There is no certain time to workout, but what I feel that during the mid of the day may be the best time to workout. Obviously, it is tough for some people to exercise in the middle of the day. You must be full of energy to make workout worthwhile, and for this you must be on proper sleep, food, and wide-awake. Workout when you can barely walk away it is.
well… it is good for the body to have a daily exercise especially in the morning… for me, having exercise in the morning releases all the tensions of the body and I can start my day with a healthy body….
I found that working out in the morning is the best time to exercise. If you wake up early enough, you can get it out of the way before work, or your kids wake up. You also feel 100 times better if you work out in the morning and it usually keeps you more energized throughout the day.
I think the morning is the best. Start the day off right, gives you energy all day.
@ Comedian – If time were no issue whatsoever, I’d train in the morning every single day. It’s just that with kids, job, and other obligations, sometimes 10pm is the ONLY time I can work out. That said, working out is better than not
But I do make my best gains when I work out in the morning. Hands-down. I think most people would have a similar experience.
In todays hectic world the time has become most valuable but their no fix time for sharing with other.Cause people work day and night on the computers can share little time with their family also.so their is no Fix time for the reaching the home and for other works is well.
Today's fast-paced, rat-race lifestyle can put a real bind on your training schedule. What with kids, family and business obligations, etc., sometimes you don't have enough time in the today for yourself.
Often times we forgot to work out, we should know that it is a part of a healthy lifestyle… For me even though going very busy at work… I got an 30mins to an hour work out every morning, and that the best time for me to work out… It help to relax you mind as well..
-Cristia
Today's life is very hectic and getting yourself a workout seems to be impossible. Planning your daily task can be very helpful, it can give you time to know where to put your workouts.
The best time to work out is when you can. Just make sure it happens. A workout today is better than none at all, if even only just for a few minutes. And use the charts as a baseline for determining what, when, and how much to eat, especially in terms of supplementation.
Depends on what you are trying or not. Burn fat better, here. Revs up your metabolism throughout the day. muscle development? Its so hard. But the final time is to do when you can. Give yourself time to eat half after establishment depending on what you eat.
I always try to work out at the same time every day so that my body gets used to my schedule and let me know when it is hungry at the same time every day!
I should practice myself to obey with my schedule. Times are primary need we all have. Time management is so needed related to the subject. It is very good posting. It has made me should be in reflecting. Thanks, Guys. Good luck for all us.
I feel that the morning is the best time to train, because you have the energy. It is much more difficult to train after a hard days work.
Hands down! The best time to work out is in the evening time. Its just perfect to get out of work, stop off from some iced coffee, get that second wind and do some strength training! For me, its perfect. I have tried other times, but they never worked for me
I thinks morning is best time for work out it could energized all throughout the day…
I think the best time to work out is first thing in the morning, set your alarm clock one hour earlier and buy some workout equipment that you can use in the comfort of your own home.
Drink a shake during your workout which is high in simple carbs and protein to fuel your workout and you will be good to go.
Nice article!
I usually do some exercise during night time. Aside from avoiding some harmful rays of the sun. I can certainly avoid some numerous number of people. Thanks for sharing this ost, be back for more readings.
I'm planning to work out but due to my schedule, I cant. I'm always busy in my work and sometimes I forgot to have some work out and relax my self. But after reading your story, It's motivates me to have some time for my work out. Thanks!
I always put career first into my mind, and sometimes I do not mind my health, my mother always scolded me because, sometimes I don't get out to unwind myself nor doing exercise, so when she found out I always had a muscle pain, she force me to do a household chores and according to her it is a good excercise, to listen my fats and great I did help her.
the best time to exercise is in the morning after you take a bath, jogging would be great to relax and unwind.
I totally agree with Richmond Movers's word that working out in the morning is the best time to exercise.Thanks.Keep up the good works.
Thank you so much for this interesting article. In our busy schedules, we should give time for our self to relax. Take an exercise depending on when is the most convenient time for you and for your body. Being active and healthy are important for a workaholic body. I had encouraged my friends to read your article and they like it very much. Actually, they are planning to start a session on the gym one of this days.
I say that the best time to work out is at 5:55. I am a little superstitious. I believe that 5 symbolizes the 5 earth elements for health.