Which is the best time for doing exercise or work-out ?

Answer 1

Research on lung funciton, body rhythms, temperature, and hormone levels says one thing - to exercise around 6 pm.

Surveys on exercise habits say another - to exercise in the morning before other commitments distract you, or during the day when you have a free period of time. Let's explore the pros and cons of when to exercise.

Mornings

Pros:
• The majority of people who exercise consistently do so early in the day. It is easier to form the exercise habit through morning exercise.
• Fewer distractions and schedule interruptions.
• Can make time for exercise by getting up a bit earlier.
• Raises your heart rate and metabolism to burn more calories earlier in the day.
• Gives a feeling of physical energy for hours.
• Improves your mental acuity for hours.
• Cooler temperatures in summer.
• Air pollution is lowest in the morning.
• The body adjusts to your exercise time, so if you are training for a morning sports event, train in the morning.

Cons:
• Body temperature is at its lowest 1-3 hours before awakening, making morning a time of naturally lower energy and blood flow.
• Cold, stiff muscles may be more prone to injury - be sure to warm up well before doing a higher intensity workout, and do gentle stretching.
• If you do not enjoy morning exercise, you won't easily form a habit by choosing a morning workout time.
• Because body temperature and hormones are higher in late afternoon, you probably get the same or better calorie-burning effects later in the day. Next page> Noon-Time and Break-Time | Afternoon and After-Work | Evening

Answer 2

Only you can really chose the best time to workout. I can give you advise as to when NOT to workout. Not when your sick, or right after you have eaten.
Some love the AM because it gives you energy through out the day and others, like myself, love the after work workout because you can get rid of daily stress. It also relaxes you so you can sleep better. You can get exercise anywhere too. Walk to the store for lunch, park far from school so you walk more etc, etc.. You know your schedule, so you chose the best time to exercise. Just do it and enjoy the endorphines. Reward yourself with a rush at any time.
Good luck..and you can do it!!

Answer 3

It depends on how you live: Sleep, Work, etc.

I heard that working out in the morning is very good for you, because it boosts the metabolism and stimulates the mind for the day. Many type-A people live by that.

But I've also heard that extreme exercise upon waking, jolts the heart and cardiovascular system...and that's why many 35-50 year old people in tip-top shape drop dead unexpectedly.

I think working out twice a day is essential, if you aren't starving yourself or cheating for a good figure. A good mix of strength training, light cardio and stretching/yoga/relaxation is a good way to go.

Answer 4

The best time to do exercise is early in the morning. If you are speaking of walking. The air is much crisper and cleaner. You can workout any time of the day most people I know go to the gym around 5pm. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

Well they used to say mornings is the best time to do a 30 minute walk. But a new study has just been done. They found out that 3 10 minute walks periodically threw out your day are better for you than 1 30 minute walk. It has been found that this will raise your metabolism higher/faster and give you more energy threw out the day.

Answer 6

Whenever you will do it consistently. If you do it first thing in the morning, nothing else will ever get in the way. But you might have to struggle for a month to build the habit. I'm in the middle of that too.

Answer 7

whatever works for you.

personally, i prefer the morning because you get it over with first thing and it helps to improve your energy level for the entire day.

Answer 8

Depends on your schedule.

Answer 9

Whenever you have time.