your new fitness ally - time

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The time of day or month you exercise can affect how much you get out of it, as can the frequency and timing of workouts. Here are some tips as to when we should exercise. 1. For 90% of us (men and women) the best time of day for a workout is between 4pm and 7pm. Body temperature is at its highest, muscles are warm and flexible, strength is at its peak and resting heart rate and blood pressure are low. therefore perceived exertion is low, so youre more motivated and you are less likely to injure yourself. 2. For women, the best time time of the month for endurance exercise is 7-14 days after ovulation. At this time progesterone concentration is peaking, this affects how your body uses fats and carbohydrates. 3. However if you suffer painful periods, regular exercise including during mensuration, can help reduce that. 4. Any given training program will stimulate improvements for only 6-12 weeks; after that changing the exercises, the weight used, the reps done, even your feet position, can keep you progressing.