When Is The Best Time To Work Out?

[vanillaLatte]

morning, so that i could make the most out of my day.

 

or, if the next day's lax, late in the evening. i miss my 24-hour gym.

[wagpokoya]

Early morning para buhay ang dugo buong araw.

[ugmeme123]

sa gabi ako para masarap ang tulog.

[jayjay03]

4 to 7pm kasi po mas mataas po ang temp ng muscle ng ganong time...

[Droidz1979]

my first post :hypocritesmiley:

 

i prefer doing it after work (night time) since am usually too lazy to do anything at the morning or after waking up...

[cuteandchubby]

Morning parin so... "get out of the couch!!!"

[stickerboyparis]

Sa hapon syempre mas labas ang pawis mo ngayon tag-init doble tanggal ng cholesterol hehe :thumbsupsmiley:

[jobyjobyjoby]

Source: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/anatomy...nToExercise.htm

 

Research on the Best Time to Exercise

 

While there is specific research being conducted on this topic, unfortunately the answer to the question, "What is the best time for exercise?" varies based upon the specific question you ask, your training goals, and your exercise adherence. Here are some of the latest specific research findings:

 

* Late Afternoon is Best for Exercise - Research shows that the optimal time to exercise is when our body temperature is at its highest, which, for most people is 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (body temperature is at its lowest just before waking).

* Strength is Greater in the Afternoon - It was reported that strength output is 5% higher at around mid-day; anaerobic performance, such as sprinting, improves by 5% in the late afternoon.

* Endurance is Greater in the Afternoon - Aerobic capacity (endurance) is approximately 4% higher in the afternoon.

* Injuries Are Less Likely in the Afternoon - Afternoon exercise is the best if you want to avoid injuries for many reasons. We are most alert; our body temperature is the highest so our muscles are warm and flexible; and our muscle strength is at its greatest. These three factors make it less likely that we will get injured.

* Morning Exercisers Are More Consistent - Even though afternoon exercise might be optimal from a physiological standpoint, research also shows that morning exercisers are more likely to stick to it that late-day athletes. help prevent injury be a good way to prevent injury and get maximum performance, but he said that the most important thing is a consistent exercise regimen.

* Evening Exercise and Sleep - Most research supports the idea that exercise can improve sleep quality. But does exercising too late in the evening keep you up? Studies have shown improvements in sleep from both morning and afternoon exercise, so it's not yet clear if evening exercise keeps you up. One study even showed that vigorous exercise half an hour before bedtime did not affect sleep.

 

One thing that is agreed upon is that sleep deprivation can hinder sports performance.

 

The Bottom Line

 

The good news is that you get to decide the best time for you to exercise based upon your personal goals, schedule and lifestyle. Ideally, you will pick a time that you are able to stick with consistently and make part of your daily or weekly schedule. If you are training for competition, it's wise to modify your training to accommodate the event start time, and it's always wise to warm up before any workout.

[mgigolo]

i like morning, pero masarap lang matulog talaga

[deviltrigger666]

pag after work -- mga 7pm

 

pag weekends, mga 3-4pm

 

pero iba pa din pag morning.

[HornyRod]

I prefer to work-out in the morning.

[iangastic]

6am to 615: warm up and stretching to reach 80% Target Heart Rate, 615 to 715 90 to 100% target heart rate 715 to 730 cool down stretching...730 to 740 quick warm shower...the off to the boring life...este opisina pala...hehehe...morning is optimal for me and give me a little boost of energy that keeps me awake specially after lunch(The Deadly Snoozing Period of the day)....It helps me sleep better on evenings...10pm lang 2log na then waking up @ 5am is a jiffy.

[cavalier5]

I do my cardio in the morning and then lift weights in the evening...Ü

[jamz]

Generally I like to work out in the morning. Work out sa gym sa umaga, workout sa kama sex ng ilang oras and different positions sa gabi hahahahaha!! :cool:

[nhagel]

after nalang ng work kase mahirap ang mawalan ng trabaho hehehe