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re: OT gym rats: working out in the AM vs. PM
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:01 am to ellishughtiger
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:01 am to ellishughtiger
I'll be completely honest, I never worked out in the morning. I had to take time out of the evening to work out, and sometimes missed when shite came up.
When I started waking up early, drinking a cup of coffee, and getting to the gym around 0530, I started feeling great, had great workouts, and was ready for the day. The one misconception I had was that id be tired throughout the day, and that is NOT the case.
When I started waking up early, drinking a cup of coffee, and getting to the gym around 0530, I started feeling great, had great workouts, and was ready for the day. The one misconception I had was that id be tired throughout the day, and that is NOT the case.
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Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:02 am to ellishughtiger
There are benefits to both. It depends on what you are looking for.
AM - More energy during the day, and studies find you sleep easier
PM - More prone to muscle gain, and studies find you de-stress more.
Personally - I am a 2 state, all natural, bodybuilding champion, and a trainer of 10 years. I also have 3 runner's up bodybuilding finishes. I prefer the PM. I like to have at least 4 meals in me before I lift heavy. I also do cardio at 6 am on an empty stomach to start my metabolism.
AM - More energy during the day, and studies find you sleep easier
PM - More prone to muscle gain, and studies find you de-stress more.
Personally - I am a 2 state, all natural, bodybuilding champion, and a trainer of 10 years. I also have 3 runner's up bodybuilding finishes. I prefer the PM. I like to have at least 4 meals in me before I lift heavy. I also do cardio at 6 am on an empty stomach to start my metabolism.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:03 am to SabiDojo
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SabiDojo
Beast
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:04 am to LSUweights
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PM - More prone to muscle gain
Where do you people get this shite from? My lord
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:04 am to LSUweights
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LSUweights
More of a beast by a fair margin
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:08 am to rocket31
Studies show that the more meals you intake before a workout, the more your muscular system is relaxed and prepared to take a the heavy strain of lifting.
But again, they are just studies. Everybody's body works different.
But again, they are just studies. Everybody's body works different.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:12 am to LSUweights
This is off topic, but, if I'm trying to lose weight, should I do the machines with lighter weight?
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:15 am to Carville
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This is off topic, but, if I'm trying to lose weight, should I do the machines with lighter weight?
Yes. Higher reps at lower weights burn more fat. Just like longer, slower cardio burns more fat.
This post was edited on 10/2/14 at 8:15 am
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:15 am to ellishughtiger
I am an AM workout guy. For me it is just easier to go in the morning (I go around 0400) when all my kids are asleep
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:15 am to Carville
I go after work during the week, but enjoy a good morning workout on the weekend. Definitely feel like it's a good start to the day. If I didn't have to work at 7 AM I'd probably go for morning workouts during the week as well.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:17 am to LSUweights
Ha. Show me one of these "studies"
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:18 am to Artie Rome
Well, gained a couple pounds doing the heavier weights. Thought that might have been the reason.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:19 am to rocket31
I much rather morning workouts as I typically find excuses not to go if I wait for the evening. Since I've moved back into BR, I already have to get up at 6:30 AM just to make it to work on time without a workout. Getting up at 5AM doesn't sound very pleasant to me, so I go in the evenings, but my lazy arse often comes up with excuses not to..it's a vicious cycle
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:19 am to Carville
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This is off topic, but, if I'm trying to lose weight, should I do the machines with lighter weight?
I'm sure you know this, but to lose you must be at a calorie deficit. Don't worry about lifting lighter weight, you should lift as you normally do to to maintain your muscle cuz it's very rare to gain muscle while losing weight.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:21 am to rocket31
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Ha. Show me one of these "studies"
Sounds like a Dr. Oz "study"
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:22 am to Carville
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Well, gained a couple pounds doing the heavier weights.
I did too. Because I was eating 3000 kcals a day. If you want to lose weight, get your diet in shape. You need to track every calorie you consume for a couple of weeks so you can get an idea of what you are really eating. Try myfitnesspal.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:24 am to Sevendust912
quote:Thanks, I lost 20 lbs just by controlling my diet, (Diabetic) but hit a wall, so I joined a gym and after a week I gained two pounds, which had me scratching my head.
I'm sure you know this, but to lose you must be at a calorie deficit. Don't worry about lifting lighter weight, you should lift as you normally do to to maintain your muscle cuz it's very rare to gain muscle while losing weight.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:27 am to DrTyger
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In practice the best time to workout is whenever you can. I frequently workout at 9:30 pm because that's the only time I can.
Wow, how do you fall asleep at night? If I would do that, I wouldnt fall asleep until 2-3am.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:31 am to Carville
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Thanks, I lost 20 lbs just by controlling my diet, (Diabetic) but hit a wall, so I joined a gym and after a week I gained two pounds, which had me scratching my head.
I'm sure it was water weight. It is impossible to gain two pounds of muscle in a week.
I'd recommend weighing yourself once a week, same day, same time to get the most accurate reading. Friday mornings work well usually.
If you weigh yourself every day and at different times you will drive yourself crazy because weight fluctuates during the day.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 8:31 am to Carville
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I gained two pounds, which had me scratching my head.
I have two lb. fluctuations daily. If you eat 1800 kcals a day and lift as heavy as you can you are not going to gain weight.
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