There's nothing more fulfilling than starting your day with a workout session. At least, that's the answer those who love to sweat it out in the morning will give you. But, for the rest of the active tribe, ending a day with a high-energy workout is the best as it ensures them quality rest at night without compromising on their morning beauty sleep. Again, those who disagree with this lot, say a mid-morning or mid-afternoon workout is the best for them as this timing would stop them from mid-meal snacking. Opinions and preferences apart, what's the best time to burn your fat and calories away if all you care about is losing weight?
Well, here's the good news. According to the Mayo Clinic, the right time to exercise is the one that aligns with your energy levels and preferences. “Consistency and sticking to a regular exercise routine are far more critical than the time of day you choose to work out,” says the experts at the clinic. What's crucial is to analyse how your body responds to the workouts at your preferred time, how well it recovers and the overall well-being it experiences. Basically, working out at any point of the day is better than no workout at all.
According to the clinic, if you struggle to work out for 1 hour straight, begin with six 10-minute routines at different points of the day. Also, if you are working out at a stretch for more than 90 minutes, try to include a mid-workout nutrition regime to avoid fatigue and stay energetic. Carb-rich healthy snacks of your preference can be a good pick for this. A few options given by the Mayo Clinic are:
An energy bar.
A banana, an apple or other fresh fruit.
Yogurt.
A fruit smoothie.
A whole-grain bagel or crackers.
A low-fat granola bar.
A peanut butter sandwich.
Sports drink or diluted juice