I'd be out of luck if this were the case. I'm done by the end of the day. My energy level sweet spot is noon to 4 PM 😊
30 Jan 23 by member: SherryeB
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Thanks for the reason to not hit the gym in this 5 degree weather. maybe later. jk. I'm going. I'm going. I am interested though I think any difference would be negligible-right?
31 Jan 23 by member: davidsprincess
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I think someone cleaned out a male bovine stall to achieve much difference. Show up. Don’t use time of day as an excuse.
31 Jan 23 by member: TomLong
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I'm no good for anything in the evening. When I belonged to a gym I went first thing in the morning.
31 Jan 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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Interesting but you would think it would not matter the time of day unless it has something with fueling your body during the day compared to morning workouts you have not ate anything all night. Of course there are a lot of intermittent fasting people on this site so they probably have a theory.
31 Jan 23 by member: Redporchlady
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Interesting. Good to know.
31 Jan 23 by member: -MorticiaAddams
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yes I've read the same thing. the sweet spot for me is 10 am of course that rarely happens and its usually only in the evening.
31 Jan 23 by member: ObeseToBeast123
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Morning person here and hit the gym at 5. For me this time gives me the most focus and a rested mind.
31 Jan 23 by member: Mike in NC
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Do it when you can. Just do it. Over thinking and micro managing just a bit.
31 Jan 23 by member: Kenna Morton
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I agree with Kenna. I resisted joining my friends for exercise classes because I didn't want to commit to having to leave the house in the morning forever. Working independently at the Gym I can go at a time that works for me. I still get to have my morning coffee & routine then head out early afternoon.
31 Jan 23 by member: SherryeB
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If you study exercise and nutrition long enough you will realize that everyone has a theory that is the gospel according to XYZ. Then a few years later it all gets debunked. If you are a professional body builder, weight lifter maybe all these fine nuances make a difference but for MOST of us, we have a life outside the gym and are just trying to have functionally strong muscles, agility, flexibility, weight control and feel comfortable in our own skin. Do what works for you in your busy lives. Stay active. Do your strength training when you can, and walk.
31 Jan 23 by member: Kenna Morton
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I am always skeptical of statements that include "up to" in the benefits - my mileage always always varies and rarely hits the promised limit. So sure some people might get better gains but really almost double? Seems like there has to be some unlisted variables related to that!
31 Jan 23 by member: abbadabba
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31 Jan 23 by member: DINA POGGIONE
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Interesting! I like to do my workouts before 10 am. I feel like it sets the tone for my day. The only benefit for me as a retired person would be that it would get me moving in late afternoon/ early evening. It's when I find myself in front of tv...I have started walking around my neighborhood in the late afternoons to help with that. I weightlift 6 mornings a week as well
31 Jan 23 by member: Diana 1234
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And I like working out later to clear my brain of the chaos and clutter. That said, years of 5:30 AM pool sessions made me very productive for a long time. Cardio on the mornings then, strength in the afternoons a couple of days alternated with more cardio.
31 Jan 23 by member: Katsolo
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From a strength and muscle gains perspective Jeff Nippard has a vid on YouTube and says;
Work out when we feel the most energetic in our day if possible. Some cardio prior to lifting is good but could also be done after. Allow time after workout for a full post nourishment meal before regular sleep times.
31 Jan 23 by member: 66Pack
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