hormonal composition is set up to support that. We have higher levels of cortisol and growth hormone in the morning. After a morning workout, we might feel more alert during the day which can lead to more productivity.
Afternoon workouts may work better because we would have already had a meal or two which is great for our blood sugar levels. This is important if trying to work at a higher intensity. It could also help avoid an afternoon slump. This can shift our body clock in the same way as an early morning workout.
Working out in the evening also has its benefits. It might be more convenient to workout in the evening for one. As far as it disrupting sleep patterns, the jury is still out on that one but studies have shown that doing yoga or some stress relieving activity could help us sleep better.
The bottom line is that there is no wrong time to work out. It is a matter of what works best and sticking to it.
Jaena Mebane, a graduate of Fordham University-B.A., Fitness Professional, Bodybuilder and creator of GLUTEUS FABULOUS. My motto is “Inspiring Others to Live a Healthy Lifestyle, Mind, Body, and Soul.” You can find me on Instagram @gluteus_fabulous