cardio at night?

**Cephas84** · 07-06-2007, 10:22 PM

ok here it is i know cardio first thing when you wake up on a empty stomach is the best but i start work at 230-1030 pm so im usually up at about 9 am eat breakfast wait 2 hours or so go to the gym because my gym closes at 10 and its only time i have to get my weight training session in so if i got home from work and hitup the track right near my house say 2 miles a night that would help lower bf% right without burning muscle? and say drank a protien shake or something before bed

**kynetguy** · 07-06-2007, 11:26 PM

Have you considered post work out cardio? You should have your glycogen and blood suger low after a good work out and this will also help beurn fat better. Not as good as AM, but its prob a close second.

**Sir Lifts-a-lot** · 07-06-2007, 11:27 PM

any cardio is better then none. If at night is your only option then do it up.

**Cephas84** · 07-07-2007, 07:37 AM

i have considered a post workout cardio but the thing with that is after i train im always to spent to put another 30 mins in on the treadmill maybe ill try to give it a shot since it would be more affective on burning fat than at night before bed

**kaberle_15** · 07-07-2007, 04:17 PM

As long as your diet is in check I dont see a problem doing cardio at night other than maybe not being able to get to sleep. I would suggest doing it after your workout like kynetguy said.

**maxiimus** · 07-07-2007, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Lifts-a-lot

any cardio is better then none. If at night is your only option then do it up.

totally agree

make the most with what ya got

**Cephas84** · 07-07-2007, 07:47 PM

thanks guys your input is greatley appreciated

**magic32** · 07-17-2007, 12:39 PM

Night cardio is great!

It permits you to better process the day's calories, preps you for sleep (as long as you have a half hour buffer, and wind down protocol), ushers your body into the overnight fasting state.

An old friend of mine lived (for 3yrs) in an apartment with a well equiped fitness center (two of each - bikes, treads, stairs & tvs). It also had a hardwood, fiberglassed backboard, half-court. I got a copy of the key when he moved, and enjoyed it for another 16mths, until they finally changed the locks. I miss those nights.