We often hear about the ideal time to work out. The best hour of the day to go to the gym to see the best results that we want to see. But what if we told you that the best time to work out depended on you and what you want from your workout?
Morning
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Pros
It’s done and over with— If you work out in the morning, you won’t have to worry about it later in the day. Think of it this way, if you go workout in the morning, you have the evening to get all your other tasks done.
The weight loss benefits— In the morning you will more than likely kick start your metabolism. This will help you burn more calories throughout the day and make healthier choices throughout the day.
Better schedule for your day— More than likely, you’ll have a better, more planned schedule to go by. If you start your day out on the right foot, you’ll more than likely make better scheduling choices for the rest of your day as well.
Things to Consider
If you’re not motivated in the morning, this may not be the best routine for you to start with, keep yourself consistent, learn what works best for you.
Consider what kind of workout you want, what results you want to see. If you are looking to loose weight, morning workouts may be best for you.
Evening
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Pros
Sleep in— One of the best advantages? You can sleep in. This is the best advantage as you can sleep in. Working out in the evening gives you the opportunity to have your mornings free to wake up as you please and the ability to have your morning go the way you want it to.
Lesser warm up— Think about it…. If you go through the day, you’ll more than likely already be warmed up. You’ll spend less time at the gym actually pursuing your workout rather than pursing a full warm up.
Stress reliever— Normally when we go throughout the day, we pick up stressors throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to relieve those stressors. Working out allows you to put your focus into other parts of your mind which allows you to alleviate those stressors.
Things to Consider
If you are looking for more of an efficient workout with a lesser warm up or something that you can utilize to relieve stress, evening workouts may be the best for you.
No matter what workout you choose, make sure that you decide to set a schedule.
Humans are creatures of habit. Deciding when to work out is up to you and your schedule but finding the time that fits best with your schedule will allow you to have consistency. A consistent workout schedule will show you results over anything else. The moral of the story, don’t house a scattered schedule when it comes to attending the gym. Figure out a time and stick with it! Happy workout routine, happy life, right? What is your favorite time to workout? Let us know! We’d love to hear!
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