Working out in the morning, or the evening, which is better? Some of us are morning larks, others are night owls, and this is seen in the way our bodies and minds perform throughout the day. Our bodies work under specific diurnal biological rhythms that are known to influence physical performance across a 24-hour cycle. But what does this tell us about when we should workout and why should we care? Describing how diurnal rhythms influence maximal neuromuscular function may help optimize training time. This information is practically useful and important when designing strength and conditioning programs for athletes and the everyday gym goer, as training/exercise times vary greatly. The optimization of power and force output will lead to greater long-term performance adaptions; therefore, the timing of training is crucial. Often, protocols for athletes and non-athletes recovering from injuries will address their readiness for return to sport or work based on improvements and performances during testing at different times of the day. With a better understanding of intra-day variations in muscular performance, health professionals can more accurately rehabilitate recovering athletes and coaches can better optimize their training.
Morning Versus Evening Workouts: Priming Your Body For Success
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