Most people have heard some version of the advice that any exercise is better than none. That is true as far as it goes. But timing also matters. The hour you choose for a workout can shape how your body responds in areas such as fat burning, sleep, muscle performance, hormone activity, and cardiovascular health.
Research has found that morning and evening exercise do not affect the body in the same way. Women often see stronger fat-loss results from morning workouts, while men often gain more cardiovascular and blood-pressure benefits from exercising later in the day. At the same time, vigorous exercise too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep.
So the question is not simply whether to exercise. It is also when.
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