When is the Best Time to Workout?

Depending on your definition of a workout, as in how intensive or how long you wish to do it, you can conduct your work out anytime in the day.

Personally I've been heading to the gym early in the morning.  I start work at 9am so, waking up at 6am and being at the gym by 6:30am gives me ample time to work out and go about my other fitness routines (ie. healthy meal prep, destressing… etc).

If you lead the stressful working lifestyle that I do, then you'd realise why I am a bit reluctant about setting time after work to head to the gym. Long meetings, last minute appointments, after work calls and discussions, office dinners and so many potential excuses can really break up your routine, discouraging you from making it habitual.

Starting it at the beginning was tough as I've had to get myself into the routine of waking up early and even then I had a hard time trying to keep myself awake the rest of the early part of the day as I tire easily.

However, I realise all these was a temporary experience during a period of adjustment.  After 2 weeks of keeping at it,  I realise I was feeling much better.  In fact, my early mornings, getting my blood all pumping through my body was a great way to start of the day.  I started the days more alert and just enough energy to last throughout.

So, personally I'd recommend a morning session, whether it's hitting the gym, yoga, stretching or a simple jog around the neighbourhood. Just make sure you get to sleep early too!

There's nothing like enjoying the bright sunshine of the early morning sun on your skin as you workout early in the day! 

Of course, the best is to consult with your personal fitness instructor to check your exercise plan, your goals and targets.

Enjoy exercising!