Hi,
First let me say and I know everyone will agree is that exercise at any time is better than no exercise at all!
If you are exercising at a particular time of the day and it suits you and works well with your other daily routines than dont change it, keep up the good work!
But if you are unsure or want to work out at the best time that suits your body clock, then you may be interested in thr following info:
Our bodies are regulated by our circadian rhythm which regulates everything from body temperature and metabolism to blood pressure.
It is the BODY TEMPERATURE that seems to have the most effect on the quality of your workout, when the body temp is at its highest your workout will be the most productive, while when it is low your workout...not so optimal.
Note that the body temp is at its lowest one to three hours before most of us wake up.
Late afternoon is when the body temp is at its peak....studies have shown that exercising at these times produces more power and better performance.
Muscles are warm and more flexible, perceived exertion is low, reaction time is quicker, strength is at its peak, and resting heart rate and blood pressure are low.
Find Your Peak
To determine your own circadian peak in body temperature, record your temperature every couple of hours for five to six consecutive days. Body
temperature usually fluctuates by plus or minus 1.5 degrees throughout the day. Try exercising during the period three hours before and after your
highest temperature. If you are an early bird or a night owl, you may notice that your temperature peaks one to two hours before or after the norm
(between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.); you can adjust your exercise time accordingly.
Training for a particular event/competition etc...train at the same time of the day that the event will take place!
morning exercisers tend to be more consistent with their routine as they have less distraction
