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soon_tobe_sixpack's picture
Posted June 11th, 2008 by soon_tobe_sixpack

when is the best time to to training, because of school i really just have time to do it right after, at about 3, so is it better to do it at 3 like before dinner or after dinner so i burn sorta what i ate.
thanks im very confused!
Joseph

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depends.. there have been

OddBall91's picture
On June 12th, 2008 OddBall91 says:

depends..

there have been some research on this topic, and practicly every one says that its best to do your workout around 7PM or so.. dont ask me why lol..

Although i have to admit, i do find myself having more concentration during the evenings..

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On June 15th, 2008 Stevers says:

I guess you didnt read any of the research then if you dont know why?
Quick 'i-search'
Link one. This mentions our lungs are on a cyclian 24-hour cycle and are weakest around noon, making it a bad time to workout, but those of us with strong lungs should see negligible differences in workout ability, regardless of timing
Link two. This article states the optimal time is around late afternoon, 3pm'ish. Saying that your hormones are primed around these hours leading to optimal fat loss. But in this article it also states that perhaps the best time is the one that is most conducive to you sticking to a workout regimen.

The simple fact is you need to train when its feasible and when you'll be able to focus the most. If for you this is after dinner, then do it, but if your asking whether to train before or after dinner for the sake of calories, do it before, that way your metabolism is at a higher rate for a longer period of the day before you go to bed. Plus, if you do it after dinner, you still need to drink a post workout shake anyhow, and thats pushing calories close to bed time. You need the postworkout shake though, so dont skip it!

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