While there are many schools of thought on the subject of what time during the day is optimum, it generally boils down to whether or not you are capable of fitting in a workout during that specific time. We’re all on pretty tight schedules these days and sometimes, it is just not possible to fit a workout in at a specific time. However, there may be a few reasons to consider when it comes to picking your best time for exercise, and this may have bearing on how quickly you lose weight.
The majority believe that early morning workouts are best, especially if you have not yet eaten. This means that your body is forced to dip into its reserves and burn more fat, simply because it has not gotten any new fuel yet for that day. This is especially true for high aerobic workouts that require a lot of activity and get your heart rate going.
By exercising that early, you are pretty much guaranteeing that you’ll be burning fat, but this method may not always be safe. For example, your blood sugar levels are going to be very low during this time period. If you go from sleeping to suddenly working out very strenuously, this is going to play havoc with your blood sugar. We definitely do not recommend early morning workouts to those with blood sugar issues or diabetes.
While you can check your blood sugar levels, there is no guaranteeing that they won’t plummet to a dangerous level while you are working out. This is also something that those new to exercising will need to consider. Your body already has an idea of what to expect from your morning routine. If you suddenly throw something new in there that messes up its daily plan for your blood sugar, you may experience some problems.
If you do decide to exercise in the morning before eating, work into it slowly so that your body can get used to it. Keep a snack handy that is full of simple carbohydrates in the event that you do have a blood sugar drop. While this method of exercising can be very effective, it is certainly not for everyone.
The bottom line is, the best time to exercise for you is going to depend on many different factors. Your schedule certainly has a lot to do with it, and you’ll be more apt to keep exercising if it is not inconvenient. You have to look at the big picture when figuring out the optimum time for your workouts and realize that although an early morning workout may work for others, it may not be the best solution for you.
If you are in good health however and have the time available to exercise first thing in the morning, these early morning workouts may be the key to helping you lose weight more effectively. Just remember to put your safety and health first and you should be just fine.
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Originally posted 2008-10-06 05:52:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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I think you are right…it just comes down to when we have the time to workout. I like to workout in the mornings but sometimes I can’t so I do it at night.
Good luck working out at night after going to work. I find that the hardest time to motivate myself. In the early morning, before work, I’m not awake enough to make excuses. Then again, sometimes after a stressful day at work it feels good to release some endorphins.
Yes, it’s just all about when you have the time really.
But ideally, I find that, for me, I run best first thing in the morning – couldn’t do it on an entirely empty stomach though, usually have a small piece of fruit just before (and water).
Any other (non aerobic) exercise has to fit in with whatever else is going on, but on the odd occasion I have managed it, late afternoon has been very good.
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