Does it really matter, as long as you fit your workout in?
If one word could describe most people today it would be "busy". So, finding the best time to workout can be a challenge. There are a number of factors that can influence your workout slot including your family schedule, your job schedule, other commitments, when you feel your best, and exercise class availability.
But there are other physical factors that may influence your performance and the results you see from your workout routine.
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Some causes of muscle soreness
1. Over stretching can cause damage to connective tissues and tendons
2. Excess lactic acid forming after intense activity
3. Torn fibers and resulting tissue damage
4. Muscular spasms or involuntary twitching of overworked muscles which reduces muscle blood flow |
What are the benefits?
Before beginning an any workout it is important to warm up for at least 10-15 minutes.
The purpose of warming up is to slightly increase your heart rate. This raises your core body temperature, increases the blood flow, and therefore the oxygen flow, to your muscles preparing them for a harder workout. Warming up also increases joint and muscle flexibility which will help with injury prevention during the workout.
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Where does your energy come from?
The most immediately usable chemical for muscular activity is ATP or adenosine triphosphate. Food is converted partially into ATP and is stored in the cells. It is then broken down when your body sends the signal that it needs energy.
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