By Alex Baran,
Project Weight Loss editor
October 20, 2007Have you ever wondered when would be the best time to work out is? In the morning, at lunch, or in the evening? Here are a few opinions of when it`s the best time to work out during the day in order to lose weight.
Early workouts may enhance metabolism, produces endorphin, and burn more calories during the day. A good workout in the morning may be the equivalent of a cup of coffee, gives you more energy, and improves the mental acuity. However, an early workout may also have unwanted effects. For instance, it may lead to injuries since the muscles are still relax after sleep, people are more predicted to heart attacks in the morning, and muscles may use all the calories from breakfast and this doesn`t lead to weight loss.
Exercise at lunch has its benefits, according to researchers. If people work out at lunch they may increase their flexibility, remove the stress, and reduce the food intake for dinner. It is also easier to find a workout partner at lunch. On the other side, these workouts may limit the time spend at the gym or overlap with other activities.
For the evening workouts there is no time restriction, and many people consider 6.00 p.m. as the perfect hour to work out. Researchers also agree because the muscles are flexible, warm up, and people may practice as long as they want in order to release the tension gathered during the day. For some, a workout before bedtime may represent a way to sleep better, while others cannot sleep if they have too much physical activity before bedtime.
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