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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine

Is There a Best Time to Exercise?

Wednesday June 17, 2009
Do you have a favorite time of day to exercise? Some studies might have you moving your workouts around to see if you can improve your speed or build more strength. Research, while limited and still controversial, seems to indicate that strength and endurance is higher in the afternoon, although morning exercisers are much more likely to stick with their training routine.

One thing that is agreed upon is that sleep deprivation can hinder sports performance.

Poll: When Do You Workout?
(to vote, simply select a response below. Have a different answer? Add your comments below.)

Morning
Mid-Day
Late Afternoon
Evening
I'm Not Consistent
Whenever I Can Fit it In
Several Times a Day
Other Answer

Comments

June 19, 2009 at 10:36 am
(1) John says:

In the winter in Minnesota (burr!) I love to run at mid-day especially if it is sunny. It’s most beautiful after it has snowed.

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