What is the Best Time to Exercise?

There are quite a few studies going the rounds about one time of day being more beneficial for working out than another.

Just ignore them!

The best time for working out is the time which is most convenient and works best for you – that means you’re more like to actually do it!

When I was working full-time in an office, I chose to work out at the gym (which was just around the corner) at lunch time. That gave me a much needed break and set me up for the afternoon.

Others liked to go to the same gym before or after work, but I found the “before” too much of a rush and the “after” encroached on my child-care responsibilities. (Not to mention I was hungry for dinner by that time )

Now that I work from home, I have to do something in the morning before my shower or somehow the day just disappears without me doing anything.

It all depends on the activity you’re doing too – you might have to fit in with an exercise class schedule or generally when your chosen activity is available – not much in the way of salsa dancing at 6 a.m. I guess unless you want to do it alone

February 14, 2008 | Filed Under Fitness Tips