Exercise in the morning. Pointless? - Weight Loss Message Board

maybebabee · 03-16-2006, 04:25 PM

Hey everyone, just a quick question. Due to schedule etc, i have to fit in exercise in the early morning instead of in the middle of the day or late in the evening. I was just wondering if this is less beneficial to weightloss? I know it might seem silly, but it feels less effective as i havent eaten anything at this point, and so seems like i'm not working off any calories? I'm fairly active during the rest of the day just from being on my feet and quite busy, but i dont do a workout or anything from about 9am onwards. Do calories just store up from the day before? Would i be better off working out later in the day? Thanks for any advice xx

bluejbirdie · 03-16-2006, 04:51 PM

IT is just as good ...If not better......many people believe it is the best time to exercise.

southjerseymom · 03-17-2006, 04:29 AM

Any time that fits your schedule is a good time to exercise. Exercising in the early AM will give your metabolism a boost. I see that as beneficial because you'll be burning calories at a higher rate for several hours after your workout.

StenoLady1 · 03-17-2006, 05:46 AM

Working out in the am versus pm was extremely beneficial for me. My weight barely moved working out in the evenings. When I switched it up to the mornings, the pounds started falling off. Plus I just "felt" better throughout the day when I did it in the mornings.

I'm talking about cardio, tho...not lifting weights. I've heard that should be done later in the day.

HTH

Lenin · 03-17-2006, 06:53 AM

maybebabee,

Exercise is great on an empty stomach. Anaerobics can be fueld by the ample glycogen in liver and muscles. Aerobics can be fueled by the bodyfat that we are all trying to lose (the heart likes to run on fat.)