You know that regular exercise (and interval exercise in particular) will help you lose weight and avoid weight-loss plateaus by revving up your metabolism. But does the time of day you choose to exercise make a difference in how much fat you burn?
Current research suggests that slightly more fat is burned when a person exercises directly following the overnight fast. However, exercise can usually be performed at a higher intensity in the late afternoon when the body’s temperature and hormone levels peak and muscles are more flexible.
What may be more important factors to consider are how consistent you are and what kind of exercise you do.
Work out first thing in the morning but recognizes that some people find it easier in the afternoon or early evening. Exercise when — and where — you will most enjoy it, which will help you remain faithful to your commitment to regular exercise.
What if you miss a workout? Don’t sweat it. Just as you shouldn’t feel that you’ve blown it if you have a bad day on the eating plan, you shouldn’t feel as if all is lost when you must skip a day or even a few days of exercise.
excerpt: SouthBeachDiet
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