Best Time to Exercise

If you’re a morning person, starting your morning with physical activity sets the day’s pace. Your mind is focused and you can complete your exercise before other distractions intrude. It jump-starts your metabolism and keeps it elevated for hours, and that means you’re burning more calories for much of the day as a result. By exercising at this time you will find that the increased intake of oxygen and improved circulation of blood in your body will help you stay energized and get your workday off to a good start. Moreover, research has indicated that people who exercise in the mornings tend to be more consistent in their fitness regimen. If you do choose early in the morning though, take extra time to warm up your muscles.
If the best time for you is later in the day, you may find that’s the time when you are at your high in strength, flexibility and endurance. Exercising at this time of day may also help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. Avoid exercise within two hours of going to bed as it can have the effect of making you too alert and may cause you difficulty falling asleep.

Conclusion: the best time to exercise is the time you will actually do it!  If you are not a morning person don’t force it. You will only succeed in beating yourself up and feeling guilty. Don’t go to Dr. Google and Nurse Facebook. You will find thousands of articles on the ‘one best time’ to exercise. There is no ‘one best time’. The best time for you is the time that works best for you.

“You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.” ~Les Brown