The best time of day to workout:

With new year's resolutions beginning, many more people are trying to fit a workout into their already busy day. So the question is when is the best time to exercise? The answer is simple, the time that works best for YOU. Though research has shown those who workout in the morning are more apt to stick with an exercise regimen, it is important YOU decide.

Morning:

• Barriers- 
• Need to wake up early.
• Body is dehydrated.

• Benefits-  
• Feel accomplished first thing in the day.
• Things that may come up later in the day will not get in the way.

• Strategy- Make sure to fuel your body before hitting the weights

Afternoon:

• Barriers- 
• Challenge to fit it into the middle of the day especially getting sweaty and having to go back to work.
• Workout may have to be cut short due to time restraints.

• Benefits- 
• Good way to break up the day.
• Body has time to wake up and become hydrated without being too tired.

• Strategy- Make sure to save time for a warm up and cool down.

Evening: 

• Barriers- 
• Too close to bedtime may disrupt sleep.
• More time for excuses.

• Benefits- 
• Won't have to rush through the workout.
• Great stress reliever after a long day.

• Strategy- Leave gym clothes and sneakers in your car.

~You will not burn more calories or make your muscles stronger because of what the clock says; you will burn more calories and become stronger based on how much you push yourself. You can also break up your workout into several times a day. However, understand this will give your muscles rest in-between workouts so you will have to work even harder to get the same benefit as one longer workout.~