Many factors can effect your decision as to when you schedule your exercise routine. These factors can include family, job or other commitments; when you feel your best or most motivated; and of course exercise class availability, if you choose to attend a scheduled class.
But there may be other physical factors that influence your performance and the results you see from your workout routine.
According to a 500 person study at Mollen clinic in Phoenix, 75 percent of morning exercisers consistently do their exercise programs. This is compared with 25 percent of evening exercisers.
This difference is probably due to the fact that as your day goes on you encounter obligations and schedule changes that take can precedence over your workout routine. Even if you are highly motivated to stick to your plan, you may often face situations that require your attention and distract you from keeping your schedule.
One major factor to seeing results from your workout routine is consistency. A morning exercise time is often easier to control, and therefore more likely to be kept.
A morning exercise routine can also allow you to start off feeling energized and motivated for the rest of your day. Since exercising sends a signal to your brain to release endorphins, a natural feel-good drug, this can help you handle yourself better no matter what happens during your day. You may even feel healthier and more motivated to make better food choices, park further away and walk, and repeat your workout schedule the next morning.
However, if a morning workout routine is out of the question for you, don't despair. Everyone is different and above all you should choose a time that best suites you as a person. If you are seeing results from your routine, you will be more likely to stick with it for the long haul.
According to some sports specialists, the body's internal temperature can greatly contribute to the quality of your workout as well. This internal temperature is usually lower in the mornings and higher in the evenings. As your day progresses your muscles warm up and you gain some increased flexibility. This factor, along with a warm-up routine can help reduce the likelihood of injury. You may also find it is easier to concentrate better or be better coordinated during an afternoon or evening workout.
So, whenever you choose to work out make sure you include a good warm-up beforehand and a stretching routine afterwards. And even if you miss a workout, don't get discouraged. Get back into your routine as soon as possible because doing some kind of physical activity as regularly as possible is better than doing nothing at all.
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