Workout times

[steviewanger]

does it matter if i work out right before i go to sleep?
and is there like a good time to workout?

[olibol]

dont workout before you go to sleep, your cortisol (stress hormone) levels are high atleast 2 hours after a workout which makes you sleep badly and less deeply.

in fact, i like to work out in the afternoon and ill tell you why...in the morning im not awake enough and just breakfast doesnt give me enough energy...but a few hours after lunch my body is fully awake and energized.

since youre 15 u prolly go to school so i suggest working out right after school. just remember to eat some wholesome good carbs (like wholewheat bread, dark macaroni) an hour or 2 before you work out. overall i think working out 4-5 hours before going to sleep is good. so if you go to sleep at 10, try ending your workout at 5-6 latest.

[greeeny]

what he said, i feel weak as **** in the am especially early in the morning so thats no good. for me just after work with a decent size meal at about 4 is the best time

or ideally after lunch on the weekend

[Uncleangry]

I've been wondering the same thing about workout/sleep timing. I have litle time to differ though. I take care of my kids during the day, and work 2nd shift (4:30pm - 1:00am). So the only free time I have to hit the gym is rigth after work. Lucky for me there is a gym right down the street from my place of work that is open 24 hours a day Monday thru Thursday.

I'm a bit off my point/question so I'll get back to it. If I am using whey protein and a slow burning protein to battle the cortisol will this help the issue of poor sleep?

[kalagan]

That sucks cos i train at 08:00-09:00 pm and i go to bed at like 11:00pm-midnight.