Best time to go to the gym?

[DaCypher]

Is there a better time of day to go to the gym or does it depend on individual's metabolism etc? Personally I like to go in the morning, but a friend of mine goes at like 11pm. Is time better than the other?

 

[gymtime]

Doing cardio in the am on an empty stomach is best for burning fat. Other than that, doesn't make too much difference what time of day you lift.

 

[Belial]

AM cardio is also the best for burning muscle. But as a rule, it really doesn't matter when you work out. Sure, there are your body's natural rhythms to consider, but those are far too individual for anybody here to generalize on those.

 

[nextsean]

afternoon

The study shows (according to the research done by american heart associate) that 4pm is the best time of the day for cardio/workout.

I personally workout around 8pm. Full time job at a software company. You know how that is...

 

[Belial]

I love that 4 PM number. It assumes everyone gets up at the same time, eats at the same time, has the same activity level, and goes to bed at the same time.

Personally, I work out at noon... Works best for me. Around 3:00 I usually get a bit lethargic; not the best time to think about getting ready for the gym....

 

[FitFossil]

I like going first thing in the morning. Makes me feel good all day. I actually have less energy on my rest days.

Used to be I'd go then because I'd have less of a chance to figure out an excuse - what else could on my calendar at 5 AM?

Now that I'm hooked and my workout is one of my favorite parts of the day, I'm GLAD there's little chance of anything getting in the way of it!

 

[Dutch windmill]

Straight after work.

 

[Y_lifter]

Go to the Gym when you have the free time and no interruptions.
For me that is EARLY, Early in the Morning before everyone else so I don't have any work, family, honey-do's distracting me.

 

[The mann]

cardio is always better in the morning,but would be hard for me to lift in the morning.you have to do what works for you and your schedule..........