Best time to do training? - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

JohnyLee · 05-04-2005, 01:39 PM

Whats the best time to do training and how long after you have eaten?
Also this may seem a silly question but is there a time thats too late to do training?

Thanks

**big** · 05-04-2005, 01:41 PM

Whenever is most convenient to you.

I find eating a small meal about 30-60 mins before training works fine for me, and I train first thing in the morning, as this is most convenient.

Other people like to train evening.

It makes no difference - just do what's best for you.

Killerkeane · 05-04-2005, 01:45 PM

testerone levels are said to be at their highest in the morning between 4am-9am. lowest test levels in the day is 4-9pm. Not that this makes any real significance but like big said. Down to personal preference when you think you can lift your best. You shouldnt train to late as it might interfere with your sleeping patterns although i dont really think thats possible as most gyms shut at 9-10. I always try to train before noon, but thats just me.

Lauren · 05-04-2005, 02:06 PM

I find I have no energy in the mornings to lift weights.

I train in the evening around 7.30/8pm ish. Always works good for me.

DB · 05-04-2005, 02:18 PM

i'm too battered in the morning to go gym..after lunch is prime time for me about 2ish

samurai69 · 05-04-2005, 04:46 PM

Depending on clients between 10 and 4 are the best times. I used to train in the evening, but too many people at that time and too much chat. Wife trains when she finishes work but prefers about 11 -12 ish. I always eat soon after

Jock · 05-04-2005, 07:47 PM

I train between 7 and 9am....

ChefX · 05-04-2005, 07:52 PM

I workout first thing in the morning 6 days a week and I do an afternoon workout 2 times a week as well.

the morning conditioning really effect the day. Makes you feel great. Like a weightlifters style of yoga LOL

Tuna_boi · 05-04-2005, 08:20 PM

I wake up at 6 and do my gym between 6h30 and 07h30, thats when im on early shift, when I do lates, which for two weeks every 8 weeks, i go after work in the eve.

JohnyLee · 06-04-2005, 12:04 AM

thanks everyone for the replies, i think im gonna work out in the morning. i usualy wake up about 8:30, eat about 9 so will do weights about 10:30-11. That way my post work out meal will be at 12:30 which is what time im always hungry anyway.

AussieMarc · 06-04-2005, 11:08 AM

KK is right

Training increases your heart rate. You are most awake when your heart rate is high - Therfore if you train not long before bed you will probably have trouble sleeping, hence you won't get the 8 hours sleep your body needs ;)

AussieMarc · 06-04-2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnyLee

thanks everyone for the replies, i think im gonna work out in the morning. i usualy wake up about 8:30, eat about 9 so will do weights about 10:30-11. That way my post work out meal will be at 12:30 which is what time im always hungry anyway.

Post WO meal an hour and a half after training? Ouch mate. Prime time is within 45 mins after you have finished your workout. Try have your Post meal right after your workout, if you can't as SOON as you can. Even if this means taking tuna, a shaker with some powder in it and buy some milk from the fridge and whatever else is in your PWO ;)

JohnyLee · 06-04-2005, 11:22 AM

thanks for that mate, glad u picked me up on that.

JohnyLee · 07-04-2005, 05:15 PM

Im going to do my workout at 11:30, have my dinner about 1.
I will be having chicken and mash, can u suggest a good post wo meal or anything to go with the chicken?
Also would i have a protein shake with this meal?

Thanks

Ironball · 08-04-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lauren

I find I have no energy in the mornings to lift weights.

I'll second that. i'm more tired when I wake up than i am when I go to bed.:confused: I train about 9.pm I have trained as late as 11.30pm. It's what ever you feel is best.

As for postworkout meal. You should aim for some high glycemic index carbs and some protein. Yes it would be good to have a shake now in my opinion. I don't really feel like a big cooked meal after training. Mash might be ok though because that has a high GI rating.

...don't get me started on these GI ratings they do me skull in

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JohnyLee Newbie Trainer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lancaster Posts: 75	thanks everyone for the replies, i think im gonna work out in the morning. i usualy wake up about 8:30, eat about 9 so will do weights about 10:30-11. That way my post work out meal will be at 12:30 which is what time im always hungry anyway. Last edited by JohnyLee; 06-04-2005 at 12:07 AM.

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big UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The only side effect of steroids is GREATNESS Posts: 5,511	Whenever is most convenient to you. I find eating a small meal about 30-60 mins before training works fine for me, and I train first thing in the morning, as this is most convenient. Other people like to train evening. It makes no difference - just do what's best for you.

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Killerkeane The Geezer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somerset although im not proud lol. Posts: 2,978	testerone levels are said to be at their highest in the morning between 4am-9am. lowest test levels in the day is 4-9pm. Not that this makes any real significance but like big said. Down to personal preference when you think you can lift your best. You shouldnt train to late as it might interfere with your sleeping patterns although i dont really think thats possible as most gyms shut at 9-10. I always try to train before noon, but thats just me.

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Lauren The Lady Of The Manor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bedfordshire, UK Posts: 2,291	I find I have no energy in the mornings to lift weights. I train in the evening around 7.30/8pm ish. Always works good for me.

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samurai69 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mid Portugal - by the sea Posts: 3,075	Depending on clients between 10 and 4 are the best times. I used to train in the evening, but too many people at that time and too much chat. Wife trains when she finishes work but prefers about 11 -12 ish. I always eat soon after

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Jock LEAGUE LEGEND! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3,082	I train between 7 and 9am....

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ChefX Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A Secret Laboratory outside of Washington DC Posts: 1,870	I workout first thing in the morning 6 days a week and I do an afternoon workout 2 times a week as well. the morning conditioning really effect the day. Makes you feel great. Like a weightlifters style of yoga LOL

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Tuna_boi Official Uk-Muscle Mascot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Banded Posts: 931	I wake up at 6 and do my gym between 6h30 and 07h30, thats when im on early shift, when I do lates, which for two weeks every 8 weeks, i go after work in the eve.

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AussieMarc UK-M's Token Aussie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 1,491	KK is right Training increases your heart rate. You are most awake when your heart rate is high - Therfore if you train not long before bed you will probably have trouble sleeping, hence you won't get the 8 hours sleep your body needs ;)

06-04-2005, 11:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
JohnyLee Newbie Trainer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lancaster Posts: 75	thanks for that mate, glad u picked me up on that.

07-04-2005, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
JohnyLee Newbie Trainer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lancaster Posts: 75	Im going to do my workout at 11:30, have my dinner about 1. I will be having chicken and mash, can u suggest a good post wo meal or anything to go with the chicken? Also would i have a protein shake with this meal? Thanks