How does the timing of exercise (morning, afternoon, evening) influence its effectiveness for different individuals?

[Kellyamy]

[Sonorous]

It can be highly subjective depending on a persons schedule, preferences, diet, how their body responds, etc.

For instance, I used to workout at night time years ago because it's when I felt the strongest. But that was because I was eating bigger & higher fat meals earlier in the day which would delay digestion & cause me to feel sluggish until they finished.

Now, I prefer to have smaller & still nutrient dense meals early in the day & I time my fat content so that won't slow digestion too much. Then anytime before dinner, I train. By then have had good macro & micro nutrients as well as water intake & lower cortisol levels, etc. And I always eat dinner 3-4+ hours before I sleep.

One major reason I don't workout early in the morning is because I noticed that I move around less during the afterwards due to how hard I train.

[exitseven]

I heard that morning was better and that's what I have been doing for over 20 years. A week ago I heard it is better to do it at night

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[ProbablyClueless]

I've found morning exercise the most enjoyable. It keeps me focused. Wakes me up. Generally makes my mood better.

[Billlewis]

In my experience, you generally want to exercise during the time you're most motivated to do so. In other words, if you're a morning person, try to work out in the morning, etc.

[DrPepper12]

I would think metabolism and current weight / health would be predeterminative

[Wise4myage]

Exercise in the morning always gets my day off to a better start.

[LiamJHayden]

I work out in the morning, but the most omportant thing is just doing it.

[OddBeMe]

There are scientific arguments for morning. I try to get hydrated. Get some protein and stretch. Then just masturbate.