What time do you find it best to workout?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 23:44:40 -0400

If given the choice what time of day would you work out? I have done morning, afternoon, and night. I have done multiple workouts throughout the day. I have favorites for certain kinds of workouts, but nothing quite shocks the senses as mixing it up and playing hockey at 0615 in the morning then playing again at 2200 at night.

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Sep 2 at 2014 4:51 AM

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:51:06 -0400

It used to be that if I worked out in the evening (After work), I wouldn't be able to fall asleep... adrenaline pumping and all that. Now that I am older, I have found the opposite to be true. I prefer to workout after work. It amps me up, but then tires me out.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Sep 19 at 2014 10:52 AM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:52:34 -0400

I can tell that during my 27th year of service that the 0630 thing is the best. I used to be an MP, so I had PT at different times of the day for shift work. Everything around the sleep cycle and algorithm say to my body, the early morning. I was doing P90X in the evenings, but all those showers each day were counter productive to the skin when you are as old as I am.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 19 at 2014 11:05 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:05:43 -0400

Definitely AM, I don't sleep as well if I work out prior to mandatory eyelid maintenance.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2014 11:45 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:45:08 -0400

It probably depends on whether you're a morning person or not.

Although I have no problem getting up early, I prefer to do my PT after work, around 1630/1700. That still leaves plenty of time to cool down, get ready for the next day, etc. PT before my 0700 daily work call would be asking too much of this old soldier.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2014 12:00 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:00:54 -0400

In the evening seems to work well.

http://www.latintimes.com/drinking-wine-better-going-gym-according-scientists-yes-261496

Response by Cpl David Schaffer made Sep 19 at 2014 5:01 PM

Cpl David Schaffer — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:01:28 -0400

Well with two bad knee's, arthritic hips and degenerative arthritis in my C4 I will vote for never. However a good healthy diet has helped me get back into shape as much as I can be. Now when I was able to work out mornings were best even though I hated waking up early, helped get me motivated for the day.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2014 5:38 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:38:29 -0400

I prefer to work-out at night. I feel better going to sleep exhausted. I was told by some personal trainer somewhere that if you exercise right before bed, your body continues to burn calories while you sleep. I do not want to be tired for the rest of the day working out in the morning. There are less people working out at night. I can vent the days frustrations in a workout at night.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 7:18 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:18:08 -0500

I only workout on Saturdays or Sundays.

But, then when retired there are six Saturdays and one Sunday.

Response by SFC David Davenport made Nov 6 at 2015 9:09 AM

SFC David Davenport — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:09:13 -0500

Mornings have always been my favorite for traditional workouts. For sports related workouts anytime is a good time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 9:12 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:12:58 -0500

Morning hours are best for me, at mid or end of day i just don't have much energy left in me.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Nov 6 at 2015 10:21 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 10:21:03 -0500

0630 April 15, 1957, of course I had a few enthusiasts telling me how to do it. (Boot Camp, if I am too subtle)

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 5:58 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:58:29 -0500

Evening and Mornings

Response by TSgt Melissa Post made Mar 3 at 2016 10:02 PM

TSgt Melissa Post — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:02:25 -0500

When i'm on day shift, after work. On Swing shift-if I live near the gym then before work, if I live far from the gym, after work. On Mid shift-before work, like right before work, it removes all ability for excuses of being too tired afterwards.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2016 9:19 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 21:19:03 -0400

I work nights and I find the morning immediately after work are best.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2016 10:07 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:07:00 -0400

I workout from 0630-0800 M-F for PT + extra (we have our own fully equipped functional fitness gym within our BLDG), and then I coach at the Military CrossFit affiliate on post (QM CrossFit) and I'll either workout again with the class or after the class has finished. (1730-1900 ish)

On weekends, I'll workout first thing in the morning. Sundays are usually my "active rest" day, consisting of some light cardio, 5-8 miles in IOTV.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2018 2:50 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:50:51 -0500

Early mornings and early evening.