What Time of Day Do You Exercise?

I get asked all the time when is the best time to exercise? My response is, generally speaking, I don't think it really matters. As long as you get it done, you get it done. Each to their own but for me it is get up early, focus on me for an hour or so and then get on with the day. Some days require a bit more caffeine as a result :) but when that alarm goes off the determined girl in my head says to get out of bed or you WILL regret it later.

So really does exercising at night mean an inferior workout? Click HERE to read an old post that links you to a great article on why morning exercise is superior. However, if it simply doesn't fit your lifestyle then afternoons or nights it is.

I am personally learning to love the evenings as well. I will always be an early riser but lately I have found that teaching an evening boot camp class is really fun for it's own reasons.

But tonight, I decided one of my top five favorite ways to end a day is to put my son in the Bjorn, or "jet pack" as we call it, and go for a leisurely 2 mile walk and take in the scenery.... an older couple walking and holding hands, lady walking and talking to her dog, kids riding their scooters and giggling, group of women walking with weight vests on and clearly enjoying their conversation, few runners, and a teenager working on his car... simply people enjoying their night and living their lives. So next time you fret over when you SHOULD exercise, figure out what works best for you and stick with it. There is no right or wrong answer.