Working out in the a.m. has its perks, sure.
But there are benefits to being an evening sweater, too.
Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons.
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But, do the early birds really get the worm gains?
Or, do the night owls have it right?
Well, if it’s for amorning workout, that list of perks is even longer.
It’s easier to be consistent with morning workouts.
How consistent you are with your fitness comes down to a combo of tenacity and time.
Unless you’re tossing one back at 5 a.m. happy hour just isn’t going to fall at the same time as your sunrise sweat sesh.
Alcohol is less likely to interfere with morning workouts.
Speaking of alcohol, did you know booze can interfere with your fitness goals?
Morning exercise may improve your focus for the rest of the day.
Morning exercise may improve weight loss.
Obviously, there areso many benefits to exercisethat have nothing to do with losing weight.
), but did their workouts at night.
Exercising in the morning is less likely to affect your sleep schedule.
(Bydoing a thorough cool down, meditating, or doing yoga, for example.)
Working out at night has benefits, too.
You might be more alert and energized in the evening.
Feel like you’re sleepwalking on the treadmill when you work out in the morning?
It’s not all in your head.
And injuries, of course, will ultimately sideline you from being able to work out.
“conundrum to consider.
and build the level of alertness and energy you’re gonna wanna crush your workout.
2. you might burn off steam by working out at night.
This makes perfect sense given that exercise is a serious stress-reliever.
Having an outlet (might we suggest youconsider boxing?)
at the end of the day can provide a healthy outlet for releasing those daily stresses.
Your evening workout might be better or longer.
You’ll likely have more sources of accountability for an evening workout.
(Hey, it happens to the best of us!)
So Which Is Better, Morning or Evening Workouts?
“Working out whenever your schedule allows is the best time to work out.”
“Training at the same time of day is ideal,” says Michaels.
Research in the journal,Obesity, backs this up.
The body is pretty stinkin' smart, right?
