Is it better to work out before bed or when you wake up?

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[xColinx]

There's probably a scientific answer but realistically, whichever is going to be easier for you to maintain a consistent routine is the best option.

[Little_Bumblebee]

This was what I wanted to answer

[xColinx]

... interesting how the first few responses are all different times of day, which is basically my point :)

Totally normal for different peeps to have a different body clock, or at least different schedules & routines & stuff that affects our body clock. Personally, I have more energy/motivation to work out in the 2nd half of the day, and trying to do it in the morning is like running uphill.

[Little_Bumblebee]

Yeah, I feel the same. Always have preferred to work out in the afternoon or evening. - probably because I've been going to sports through my childhood and they were usually in the afternoon/evening - and the fact I'm a B-person

[xColinx]

@Little_Bumblebee I hadn't thought about it but yeah that's probably the same for me (being used to sports schedule being later in the day). But what do you mean by B-person? I'm confused by that part haha...

[Little_Bumblebee]

Aaa I don't know if it's an universal saying, but A- person is usually someone who likes to wake up and go to bed early, B-person is someone who likes to wake up and go to bed later - essentially

[xColinx]

@Little_Bumblebee oh ok, that's simple enough :)

Now you got me curious... are you from the US or somewhere else?

[Little_Bumblebee]

Nah, I'm from Denmark

[BJP21]

Depends on what your after. If your trying burnout excess energy from the day. Evenings, If your trying to get going for the day Mornings.

[9214xs]

I personally work out when I wake up, gives you more energy for the day. I’ve read exercising too close to sleep can ruin your sleep.

[Zolly99999]

I like to train in the evening.. I don't have then energy in the morning. I have to eat a few meals to get some energy in to me

[bowenw]

Mid morning or mid afternoon works best for me.

[pizzalovershouse]

Doctors say not a good idea to work out before bed

[exitseven]

I do it when I wake up.

[Stevefiveo]

I think it is a personal preference.

[Steamnir]

Both

[BLP11520]

Wake up...