posted Sat, 09/27/2014 - 04:34
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Polls: What Is The Best Time Of Day To Weight Train?
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Morning:
Testosterone is at its daily peak.
Mental alertness peaks late morning.
Memory works best.
Body temperature is still low.
Afternoon:
Pain tolerance is highest.
Possible point of low energy around noon.
Late afternoon, adrenalin and body temperature has a rising trend.
Late afternoon, there is an optimum period of mental/physical function balance.
Evening:
Coordination, stamina, body temperature at a peak.
Lung performance is best.
Flexibility and strength at their greatest.
Mental focus is waning.
Night:
Starting around 9pm, the body produces additional melatonin, preparing for sleep.
Bodily processes should be slowing down in preparation for sleep.
Which is your preference.?
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i think it actually depends on when you wake up. i think the times are close to this 3-5 hours after you wake up or 10-12 hours after you wake up.
I'd have to look for the study or article to back it up, but im feeling lazy.
I know there are studies (which you've listed above), but I think your body will adapt to the time you go to the gym. If you get used to going at night and do it over an extended period of time, your body will habituate to that time and it will work best for you.
I always struggle a little when I switch times, but once I get used to a time, I do great. I work out at night now and it works great for me. I finish my workout, come home and go to bed.
bigwillyWhen ever the gym is free of laims and ass holes.
Best time for me is when i am awake........... dream training is good but im always bigger than i really am lmaoooo
the best time is when I feel rested and ready
rocketballzWhen I'm on cycle I like to work out between 4 and 5:00 pm. I seem to have a lot of energy then and strong mental focus. Off cycle I do mornings because I have the most energy in the mornjng off cycle.
Afternoon, after work. I feel my body ready to workout very strongly and get optimal result.
tryton50In the morning, when I've more energy and focus.
Breakfast at 8:00 and then Rock'n'roll.!!
Opticultthe peek of your steroid half life lol
Alternate. A couple of weeks in the AM, a couple in the PM
9-10am before I go to work when I feel the most energetic, I can rest at work.
8-10pm after i already ate 6 times,
10pm, when all the fucking douchebags wearing muscle singlets have gone and the gym is empty.
Lol, yeah. That's why I like going between 8-10am. Usually a few women abe some retired aged people in there, no meatheads or gymbros
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It all depends on the person. I go through phases depending on my sleep schedule. For a long time I would go to bed at like 3 wake up at 1 and train at 9 or 10pm and that's when I felt best enegey wise. Now that I'm on a more normal sleep schedule I like to train around 3 any later I start to wind down and feel tired.
Anon5 am anytime early
Iron_Monk6pm everyday
Ideally in the mornings. I get tired and lazy as the day progresses.
I guess its up 2 opinion here but I would say the morning at the same time everyday upon waking on a empty stomach now it might fluctuate a little due to water/muscle glycogen etc....Just my humble opinion awwwwwwww dammit mis read the post.....I though he asked best time 2 weigh yourself....SMH ADD at its finest
2:00 am cause the gym is empty
I train in the morning @ 9am on my days off & 3pm on my work days. I feel better doing the am workouts though.
Every morning start between 9-10 am..by afternoon I feel energy And focus starting to decrease as the day goes on.
4:30 am every morning.
Morning. Im too tired later.
In the morning after 0900 and before 1200.
Same.