After I teach students always ask me “What time of day is best to workout?”l If you work full time there are generally two times during the day that you have the opportunity to workout. Before work or after.
BENEFITS OF EARLY MORNING WORKOUT:
1) IT MAKES YOU MORE ALERT:- I know this one is true for me. Is this true for you too? Most people are not fully alert during the first few hours of the day. One way to make sure you aren’t groggy, work your bod. After a few minutes the blood starts to flow and you quickly start to feel a lot more switched on. Also, after an AM workout you feel more alive for the rest of the day!
2) NOTHING GETS IN THE WAY:- When you get up and workout first thing you get it out of the way. Nothing can prevent you from missing your workout. If you put it off till later things can happen that make you miss your workout. For example: happy hour with co-workers, staying late at work, an unexpected date, etc.
BENEFITS OF LATE EVENING JOGGING:
1) IT ALLOWS YOU TO WIND DOWN:- Sometimes after a long stressful day a workout is a great way to relax your mind. You get a physical release from the stress of the day. It’s such a nice way to tie up the day.
2) PRODUCTIVITY:- Here is what happens most nights when I get home. I open up my laptop and log on to Facebook and quickly my entire evening is spent in front of either the computer or the TV. Want to feel more productive? Go for a workout. Your eyes and your body will thank you.
3) YOUR PERFORMANCE IS BETTER IN THE EVENING:- It’s no secret that your body is at it’s best when your muscles are warm. That’s why the “warm up” in every workout is so important. After using your body the entire day your muscles are warmer than when you hop out of bed. Plus your endurance will be better and you are more likely to work at your max.
Really the choice is yours. Do you need a workout to give you a little pep in your step before you start the day or do you need a workout to help you unwind. Ultimately, though the time of day is not important. Everybody’s needs are different. What is a common need for everyone? A good workout.
