Scientifically, what's the best time of the day for the body to excercise and lose weight and stay fit?

Answer 1

the only serious studies, involving professional or near-professional, athletes, have not come to any conclusion regarding this.

there also does not seem to be any correlation between the time people usually train, and their performance during a race, if held (or not) at the time they usually train.

to lose or maintain weight, it's simple thermodynamics, it's a matter of how many calories are spent, and how many consumed. Running, for example, will consume about 70 to 75 calories for an average adult male of normal weight, and that's irrespective of when in the day the person runs.

exercising intensively in the morning, if not had time to properly warm-up, can lead to injuries. But exercising at night, on tired muscles, can also lead to injuries. Exercising too close to bed time is said to lead to lower quality of sleep in the early sleep.

exercising early, if it takes so much time that the person has to skip breakfast, could accelerated weight loss - but the effect would be opposite if the person then felt so hungry that they'd have two chocolate bars at 10am. Same for exercising over lunch.


Bottom-line: I'd say that all times of the day are pretty much equivalent, and that each person should just pick those times that they feel better about, and /or that best fit their daily schedule.

Answer 2

In theory, the best time to exercise would be the AM. Your metabolic rate would increase and give more energy throughout the day to remain active. However, family history, genetic structure, and other factors play a role in this as well. Remember scientific studys look good on paper, but are not always realistic.

Answer 3

Look for a water aerobics class in your area. It's actually surprisingly hard, but without the high-impact that comes with so many other cardio activities. They'll also give you "weights" to use...these are actually floats, that you'll use essentially backward from the way you'd use regular weights in the air. Instead of lifting them, you push them down into the water.

Answer 4

First thing in the morning, before coffee, before eating , etc. 20 minutes in the morning is as effective, if not more so, than 1 hr. later in the day. It keeps your metabolism working harder all day, which burns fat-even at rest!

Answer 5

For loosing weight, probably best for early to mid day cause that's when your metabolic rate will be at it's highest.

Answer 6

30 minutes before you go to bed.........
Thats a fact jack!