A.M. or P.M.

[Kru37]

This may seem like a dumb question, but what time of day do you feel is the best time to workout? I have an odd work schedule that leaves me with little choice. I have been lifting for a solid year and a half now with some positive gains. I need more mass and need to get the most out of my workouts, so I ask A.M. or P.M.?

Thanks

[Kale]

Everybody is different dude. I need a few hours of food before I workout. So I like to train at about 4.00pm. Some of my mates need to train first thing in the morning. I dont think there is any better or worse way of doing it.

[D3m3nt3d]

To me my rest is valuable. Now I will say when I was working out at 5 a.m. I had alot of energy thruout the day, but it was just getting myself up at that hour.

I prefer my after work hours personally...

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

I prefer mine at 7:00 pm

- after work hours
- allows me naps to recharge my batteries before i hit the weights
- fits in nicely with my diet plan
- all the carbs ingested in the first 3 meals of the day are poperly absorbed, allowing a power packed workout

[JohnboyF]

Depends on my schedule and I'm sure everyone else can say the same. Some ppl train at 4am others in the evening.

I prefer anywhere from 5-7 (PM) but the gym is packed. also 1-3pm is not a bad the gym is empty. You get it done so you can do whatever you had planned the rest of the day.

[mateo112]

ive read that your growth hormones are active in the morning making that the best time to train.

[Kru37]

Where did you read that about growth hormones? I would like to check it out.

[mateo112]

shoot kru i couldn't even tell you where i read that. i remember it saying because you just waking up from rest, your hormones are active. you grow when you rest. sorry for not being able to remember bro

[Panzerfaust]

I either try to hit the gym around 1-2pm or 5-6pm. Just depends on how i feel..and lately i don't feel like it at all but i press on.

[Kru37]

That's alright mateo, thanks for the info though.

[Chad B]

I like AM because my mind is more clear in the morning, giving me a better muscle mind connection. better workouts when mind is clear. NO bad day workouts in the AM!

Chad

[Kru37]

That makes sense Chad. I'd have to admit that AM workouts allow for a better day too.