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It's not only how but also when that is important if one is following a weight reduction or fitness program. On that there is general agreement. But as to precisely when, everybody, including the experts, can't seem to find a common ground. What is the best time to exercise? According to research, the 5-6 pm slot is supposed to be the best time of the day to hit the gym. The reason for this is that body temperature and hormone and endurance levels are at their peak in late afternoon, making for better calorie-burning. Others swear by an early morning exercise regimen. They say there's nothing like a good morning workout to get the body up and running and the day off to a good start. So what is the best time to exercise? British scientists are the latest to join the debate. If you are working out to lose weight, then you can't go wrong exercising after meals, they say. The scientists picked twelve volunteers who were divided into two groups. The participants were then given the same breakfast. But one hour later, one group worked out for an hour on an exercise bike while the other group sat quietly. Both groups were then allowed to eat as much as they liked one hour later. The first group who exercised naturally burned more calories than those in the group that just sat passively. When allowed to eat afterwards, the first group tended to eat more. But they took in fewer calories overall when the amount of energy burned during exercise came into the equation. In short, working out after meals boosts hormones that suppress appetite, helping promote weight loss. The Surrey University and Imperial College work appears in the Journal of Endocrinology. So what's the best time to exercise? When to exercise is an individual thing. What may work out well for some people may not necessarily hold true for others. The important thing is to exercise and to do it on a regular basis. |
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