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Ask ten people, get ten different answers
When IS the best time to hit the Gym for maximum muscle gains?'
Additionally:
What workout schedule should you follow primarily for Cardio or Building Muscle?'
This article will answer that question with scientific evidence to enable you to make the decision that is best for your goals.
Factors To Consider When Selecting A Workout Schedule To Build Muscle?
Morning
When we wake, our bodies levels of Glycogen are at their lowest. What this means to us athletes is a perfect opportunity for Cardio exercise on an empty stomach.
You will burn more fat through high intensity Cardio at this time than any other in the day or night.
Vitally important though is to feed the body with a great level of Carbs and Protein directly after training at this point to replenish stores as quickly as possible.
If Strength and Muscle size are your primary Bodybuilding objectives then a small balanced meal containing Protein and carbohydrate should be consumed before a Weight Training session at this time in order to prevent Catabolism.
Testosterone levels are at the peak in the morning, giving you an aggressive edge and helping keep the body in an Anabolic (growth) state.
Afternoon
As a Bodybuilder you should already be consuming a small, nutritionally dense meal every 2-3 hours. So, by now you should already have eaten 3-4 times. This means that Afternoon weight training sessions are fantastic in terms of all round energy levels.
Your body temperature is also high at this time, allowing blood to secrete to your muscles effectively and affording you a great all round pump.
Unfortunately the majority of the working population are unable to train at this time of the day and reap the above benefits.
However, if at all possible, take advantage of Afternoon training wherever possible such as on a day off or during the weekend.
Evening Time
In the Evenings, we are often fatigued from our days labour. Those of us with physically demanding jobs in particular should refrain from weight training unless the body's energy levels allow us to give 100% to each and every set and rep.
However, this is a good time to employ longer duration Cardio as our lung capacity is at its daily peak here.
Also, think about high rep, low weight sets in order to build endurance and muscle shaping. In the Evening, our bodies are at their most supple.
Often neglected forms of exercise such as Yoga should be considered for the benefits of full muscle stretching and increased potential for stronger re-growth.
Some people experience a surge in strength in the evenings. For those that don't, consider a pre workout Caffeine supplement if deciding to weight train at this time.
Night Time
The worst time for both Cardio and Weight Training workouts, the later we train in the evening the more diminished our results will be.
The main culprit for this lull in performance is down to the body's secretion of Melatonin. The hormone responsible for shifting our bodies processes into relaxation and finally sleep.
By weight Training at this time you will also be depriving your body of being able to utilize its full Digestive capabilities, as you will be sleeping soon after any late night workout.
Lastly, should you decide to weight Train at night you are left with the choice of either going without your second post workout meal. (Vital for maximum muscle growth) Or disturbing your body's sleep patterns by setting an alarm.
Cardio exercise at night can be effective but is best left until morning as explained in the earlier information.
To Sum Up
For those who want to focus on losing Fat, then Morning is the best time to do so.
For those who want to focus on increasing muscle, then Morning or Afternoon are the best times to do so.
For those who want to focus on endurance and muscle shaping, then evening is the optimum time for your workout to take place.
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