Exercising At Night: Just As Effective?

by Martha Edwards (Subscribe to Martha Edwards's posts)
Nov 13th 2009 10:30AM

Categories: Fitness

Photo: Corbis

Most people tend to assume that the best time to work out is early in the morning. But as any busy person will know, exercising in the early hours isn't always possible. Over at CafeMom, they're talking about exercising in the evening -- because a workout in the evening is still a workout, and it's better than no workout at all. Plus, a gentle workout like Pilates can help you unwind before bed.

And, as it happens, the evening is actually a great time to exercise. So tell us, when do you work out? Are you an AM exerciser or do you wait until the evening to get your fitness routine in?

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Christy Stone 11-13-2009 @ 11:57AM

I prefer AM workouts. I get up before work and go running from 5-6am. This way, my workout is done and out of the way. Sometimes working late or traffic can disrupt an evening work out.

Connie Dumcum 11-13-2009 @ 11:57AM

I do my cardio in the morning and most days do weight training in the evening. The concentration required to train helps rid me of the stress of the workday.

u262f 11-13-2009 @ 2:37PM

I exercise in the mornings simply to save water. If I exercise in the mornings, then one shower takes care of me for the whole day. If I exercise at night, I'd have to shower twice: once before leaving the house (because I'd feel too yucky to go out in public if I haven't showered) and another time after exercising.