Morning training vs evening training?
-
No new posts
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller | Reply |
|
2009-11-13 11:50 AM |
Member 59 Baltimore | Subject: Morning training vs evening training? What are everyone thoughts on evening training vs morning training? I personally see pros in cons with both. I am trying to shed about 10 to 15 pounds before I get into a detailed race specific training program after the 1st of the year. I like to wake up early and do a nice hard workout on an empty stomach. I feel this forces my body to work off of its existing stored energy (fat). Whether this is true or not, I am not sure. My other theory is that it keeps my metabolism boosted for the remainder of the day. Again, I am not sure if that is correct. During my workout I feel like I have plenty of energy and get a great workout. I then eat a nice healthy post workout breakfast. The problem is later in the day (about 8 hrs later) I seem to always get really tired like I need to take a nap. The problem with evening training is that I feel I don't get as good of a workout because my energy level is lower. I am guessing this is a nutrition issue, but I need to create a calorie deficit to shed the 10-15 pounds. I eat small, healthy meals continuously throughout the day and try to consume between 1800-2200 calories per day. The plan usually burns about 2 lbs per week. I am better off training in the morning, evening or just keep mixing it up? I think what I am doing is working ok I just wanted to hear some other peoples opinions and experiences. |
|
2009-11-13 11:53 AM in reply to: #2512637 |
Master 1853 syracuse | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? personally, i wuld just do what works best for your schedule, is good for your goals, and allows you the best workout. i work out in the AM and PM, to fit in each sport 3-4 x per week.... |
2009-11-13 12:05 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? Do both, then you don't have to choose. |
2009-11-13 12:14 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? Getting in workouts while training for triathlons is simply, when does it fit. If it fits well in the morning and you are not doing two workouts a day, then go for the morning. If it doesn't fit, go for noon or the evening. Eventualy you will be doing both, so it really does not matter for now. Also, it really shouldn't have that much of an impact on your weight loss. You workout more, overall, you are more concious of your diet overall, you become more fit with less fat overall. This isn't a quick fix, grapefruit diet thing, it is a long term lifestyle shift. So over the course of a year or 3 you will end up where you want to go. It is all just fitting things in to your schedule in a manner that makes it work for you so that you will be less likely to quit. If you are not at the weight that you want to be 2-3 years from now, then you can get into the micromanagement of when you eat what and when you workout to maximize the carb replenishment of eating relative to workout time, etc. For now, simple is better and enjoy. |
2009-11-13 12:16 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Extreme Veteran 357 Huntington Beach, CA | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I have a fairly complicated life schedule so when there is a hole in it I'm doing something. Actually right now looking ahead to next week, I'll be traveling so I am online picking hotels with decent gyms... |
2009-11-13 12:17 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Veteran 141 Wolverine, Michigan | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I have found it easier to be consistant in the morning. Too many things can come up later in the day. Plan for the morning, then if some evenings work out you can get in a second workout. |
|
2009-11-13 12:19 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Pro 5761 Bartlett, TN | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? My thoughts, I race in the mornings, so I train in the mornings! |
2009-11-13 12:20 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Payson, AZ | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I do both. Or, some days I do lunch instead of evening. But I find it really hard to get 3 sports in without doing AM and PM. AM makes it less likely life will interfer though. I vote you use whatever time period your most likely to fit your workouts in. |
2009-11-13 12:29 PM in reply to: #2512703 |
Extreme Veteran 518 Sault Ste. Marie | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? jford2309 - 2009-11-13 1:19 PM My thoughts, I race in the mornings, so I train in the mornings! X2. i enjoy going for a late night run though. But most of my swimming and biking is morning/lunch |
2009-11-13 12:30 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Extreme Veteran 502 Washington | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I'm not a morning person, so I workout out after work. Although on the weekends, the first thing I do after getting up is workout. |
2009-11-13 1:41 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Extreme Veteran 546 Oakland, Florida | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? Up at 3:30 and out the door before 4AM on most days. Have not started two a days yet My plan M-F will be to run or ride in AM and swim in PM. My swim will always take place in PM M-F due to work schedule. |
|
2009-11-13 1:53 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Master 2802 Minnetonka, Minnesota | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? If humanly possible, late afternoon/evening workouts. NOT a morning person at all! |
2009-11-13 2:02 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Expert 829 | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I have an irregular life schedule, so I work out at all hours depending on the day. By far my best workouts are around 10am, after a solid breakfast and a little time for it to settle. I HATE working out first thing, but it works fine. Although I find I eat way too much for breakfast if I workout before eating. I don't find that I get any more tired later in the day, but it's a mentally hard time for me to be working out (I am NOT a morning person). I have been working out after dinner (8-9pm) quite a bit lately, and don't like it. I'm slower, lazier, don't feel as good, and am more sore the next day. But sometimes, it's either that or nothing, so it works... |
2009-11-13 2:07 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Master 1790 Tyler, TX | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? For me the morning is much easier. |
2009-11-13 2:13 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Veteran 278 Chicago, IL | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? The pool I swim at is much more accessible in the morning. I can almost always get a lane to myself if I'm there by 5:45. So, I swim in the morning. I bike in the evening on weekday bikes and right after the swim on weekends. My weekday runs are with a group in the evening and my solo long run on the weekend is whenever I feel I'm ready on Saturday (typically about 10am). Structure has been key so far. |
2009-11-13 2:14 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Cycling Guru 15134 Fulton, MD | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I usually do well in the morning, but the last few months have been total slackitude. My workouts are few and far between. And in the evening after work by the time dinner is done and kids are in bed I have no motivation. |
|
2009-11-13 2:17 PM in reply to: #2512939 |
Veteran 208 Austin, TX | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? While I was doing Sprint & Olympic distance, 1 workout a day was fine. When I trained for Half IM, then I had 2 workouts. Some were morning or at lunch for my first workout. But almost always during the week, I had an evening, afterwork mission. I'd focus on your schedule. Does one allow you to accomplish your training more easily? That's the key. Just get it done.. Your body will adapt to what it's being put through. But GET it DONE.. That will make you stronger. |
2009-11-13 2:45 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Regular 53 | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? cant beat morning. do they suck? yes but only til you wash your face and brush you teeth. after your done you say "thank god that $hit is over with |
2009-11-13 2:49 PM in reply to: #2512645 |
Expert 1123 Falls Church, VA | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? cusetri - 2009-11-13 12:53 PM personally, i wuld just do what works best for your schedule, is good for your goals, and allows you the best workout. i work out in the AM and PM, to fit in each sport 3-4 x per week.... x2 (although i'm not at the 4x frequency yet) |
2009-11-13 2:56 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Veteran 118 Harrisburg, PA | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I am a morning person, so I prefer to do as much of my training as possible in the morning. But truth is it takes before & after work to get everything accomplished. Your question, seems to lean towards what might be better to promote weight loss? I believe I have read (I'm no expert on the human metabolism), that longer, slower workouts in the morning before you eat are very helpful in creating weight loss -- particularly of body fat. Since you haven't eaten and your body is already partially deprived due to no nutrition intake while you sleep, it doesn't take long for your glycogen stores to be depleted and for the body to seek anaerobic sources of energy. It does this via the breakdown of stored body fat. The key is long/slow. If you try to go max aerobic, you'll just -- I believe the technical term is 'boink'. Hit the wall so to speak and run out of energy. Part two of your theory is also, I believe, supported: pumping your metabolism 1st thing in the AM increases the calories you burn all day. The tired feeling later in the day is probably due to needing more fuel. But it could also be partly the need for sleep. I'm out the door at 4 AM so I have an 8 hour day in by noon. It is not uncommon for me to catch 30 mins of nap over my lunch hour. My body needs it. I try to eat a light, energy rich mini-meal around 3:30-4:00 PM so I am ready to go for the evening portion of my workout day. Many times I feel too tired to do the evening stuff, but that's mostly stress from work, etc. As soon as I get in the pool or on the bike, I feel fine (most of the time). Usually my evening activities are of a higher intensity than the AM workouts. Hope this helps. The key, as many have already indicated, is to find what works for you and what fits your schedule. Good luck & keep at it. |
2009-11-13 4:27 PM in reply to: #2512637 |
Extreme Veteran 313 | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? Morning is way better. You just roll out of bed and do it and don't really think about it. With afternoon workouts you have the entire day to come up with excuses why you shouldn't and more things get in the way in the afternoon. Only problem with morning workouts is you have to go to bed early and wake up in the dark. All in all I LOVE morning workouts. |
|
2009-11-14 6:02 AM in reply to: #2512637 |
Master 2491 | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? It was REALLY hard to get used to morning training. It was hard to get out of bed. I felt tired and miserable. Switching the body clock takes time. That said, it was the best thing for my training. Training is better in the morning, before the day has taken its toll on your body and mind. The best part is that it sets you up to feel great for the rest of the day. You can look forward to coming home to relax with your family without that workout hanging over your head. |
2009-11-14 7:53 AM in reply to: #2512637 |
Extreme Veteran 682 Mendenhall, MS | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I train actually when i can, monday thru friday usually in the evenings. on the weekends its usually in the mornings. Sometimes on my vacation days i try to do a brick. |
2009-11-14 8:03 AM in reply to: #2512637 |
Veteran 165 Whispering Pines, NC | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I work out in the morning also and had the same problem with feeling totally fatigued and wanting a serious nap later on. I don't have that issue anymore because I changed my eating habits. I get up and throw a protein shake down and head to the gym to swim...come home and have breakfast and after that settles I hit the bike...I eat something else and then I run. I used to always workout and did not need to eat like this, but once my coach put me on a training program I needed to eat and really fuel my body. |
2009-11-14 9:19 AM in reply to: #2512637 |
Expert 897 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Morning training vs evening training? I can't get into the what is better for my body. I have to work out when I have time. I work full time and have 2 young boys. Right now, late evening/night workouts is the only consistency I seem to have. As soon as I get up at the crack of dawn a few days in a row, my 16 month old decides to change his wake up time. I can't be all over the place so I am just sticking with runs/gym workouts after my little one goes to bed at 7:30. My husband is out the door by 5 most days for work so it leaves me alone with both boys. |
|