Does it matter what time of the day you exercise?

[MistiGal]

I am wondering if there are more benefits if you exercise during the day as opposed to night time? Some say during the day, but at the end of the day, does it really matter to the body and its effect on the muscles and metabolism?
Anyone have any experience with this or stats? Is evey "BODY" different in the way of getting results?

[Hannah591]

Some say it's best to exercise early in the morning before breakfast. Some say like illusive_man did - work out when you have the most energy. I think you should work out when you feel you have the energy and the drive and when you have food in your system.
I worked out the other morning (I'm a night owl), a couple hours after breakfast and I developed hypoglycaemia. If that happened to me, then I wouldn't recommend exercising on an empty stomach! Your body needs energy.
I don't think it matters too much, your body would still burn calories and every body's different.

[TachiSkye]

Every body's results are different. Especially depending on the person. But in general, exercising benefits whether you exercise in the morning or at night. Personally I exercise once in the morning and then later on in the afternoon/evening. Results do vary especially on the amount of time and effort you put into it.
--Hope this helps :)

[Dtegesd123]

if your a morning person, by all mean workout in the morning, you will burn more fat because you haven't eaten much or had time to fully digest the food. But if you aren't a morning persron, you should work out around 6-7pm. this way you have enough time to put in the post workout meal and prevent muscle loss :). any more questions please ask

[Illusive_Man]

It depends on if you're a morning lark or a night owl who's energy goes up as the day progresses really.

Personally I am a night owl so I tend to exercise about 5PM just before dinner and go to bed at 2 maybe 3.

Just find the time when your energy is peaking and give it your all.

[MistiGal]

I sometimes are so tired that I push myself to exercise and I feel great afterwards.. so that is why I am wondering if I am actually doing any harm or good by doing it late? and yes you are a night owl!! oh my gosh... how do you feel at work the next day or you studying? ..:))

[Illusive_Man]

I picked all my classes after noon that's how lol
Never been a fan of the morning.
I like the graveyard shift.

[Hannah591]

Does that affect your sleep and do you shower afterwards?

[Illusive_Man]

@Hannah591
Eh?
Naahhhh , that's one of the reason I workout to be honest. To get rid of all the excess energy so I can go to bed lol , if I don't exercise I would be tossing and turning in bed till 6 , look at the clock and go... "welp... I'm fucked" .

Shower?
OF COUUURSSSEEE , not a fan of being a stinky piggy. After a nice workout , go home , take a nice LOOONNNNG shower that might involve some Pina Cola singing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsj2wdFDmLk

Then it's off to chill for the night and to get the work done.

[Jim_F]

I think it's a good idea to excercise early in the day when your energy levels tend to be higher. Well that's when mine are anyway. Also do it before you eat. And not right after. Except walking which you can do almost anytime.
I I do a little freeweights when I get home from work. And yoga in the morning.

[Joshua2332]

It doesn't matter as long as it's getting done with intensity and your diet is in check.

I lift at night simply because I need protein/carbs/fat/etc in me to have energy to lift. It works for me. I could lift in the morning and probably get the same results, but I lift heavier at night.

The most important thing with fitness is finding what works for you. You probably already know this since you're 49 and look better than most 21 year olds...

[Mustachekitteh]

Depends on what kind of person you are and when you can convince yourself to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fK8DlYw36s

[MistiGal]

yes :)) ha ha yes get that...

[shiller]

If you exercise at night the metabolism will continue throughout the night when you're sleeping. Depending on whether you're looking to tone or lose weight would make that better. If you wanted to increase general fitness then the day / morning would be better.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

I use to exercise late in evening and it ruined my sleep
so maybe early morning, mid noon.

[MistiGal]

I can sleep any time!! LOL!! so it doesn't affect mine.. but thank you. :))

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Your welcome :)

[peachblossomluck]

First thing when I wake up and before breakfast. I burn more fat that way. You're beautiful by the way, no homo.

[Anonymous]

Well for cardio they say in the morning before breakfast when your stomach is empty since it burns more calories.

[MistiGal]

so you saying you burn more in morning than in arvo? so it affects body chemistry?

[Opinion Owner]

I don't think time itself does just the fact that they run when their body hasn't absorbed food in hours.

[MistiGal]

Do you think you burn more with less food in you as the energy that is needed is burnt through stored fat, as compared to working out with food already eaten during the day that will be burnt up?

[Phoenix98]

It doesn't really have a huge overall effect on your body no, individually some people like to workout either earlier or later on in the day. So it really comes down to what works best for you.

[front2back]

Depends on what type of person you are. Morning people will see their best exercise in the early morning, night owls will see their best exercise late at night.

[Anonymous]

I've heard it's better to exercise in the evening/afternoon because it's when your muscles are more relaxed

[Opinion Owner]

And there's less chance of something getting pulled

[MistiGal]

yes that's also true, I do feel like my muscles are longer in the afternoon...

[Paulina528]

I don't think so but people usually say the morning is the best

[aamy811]

Not really. It more important that your getting out and being active

[alonzoslade]

Alright, if you are REALLY 49, then you look drop dead gorgeous for 49

[MistiGal]

awe and thank you sweets!

[alonzoslade]

Hold on for a second, is that really you?

[MistiGal]

well is that really you? lol!

[xxbebosxx]

usually whatever time is the most convenient for me and that sometimes changes

[sid312]

U look fine, so whatever ur doing dont stop

[MistiGal]

always room for improvements sid! but thank you.. I like to exercise also... it is just something I feel I have to do... I get enjoyment out of it.. :))

[blondfrog]

No I don't think so not sure.