Getting results with your training isnât all about sets and reps.
It doesnât just have to do with exercise selection.
And, surprisingly, it isnât even about how much intensity you put in.
These factors do all undoubtedly matter â particularly the final one â but thereâs something that youâre overlooking by focusing on these alone.
Itâs something many people donât even consider when planning their routines, and setting their fat loss goals.
And thatâs the time you train.
Because this really can make a difference in your success.
What âScienceâ Says is Best
The first thing we need to address is what science and theory tells us is the best time to train.
In a perfect world, this is when we have the most energy, and due to our genetics, and our development since the days of our ancient ancestors, that is when the sun is at its highest â i.e. the middle of the day.
I know what youâre thinking â
âBut Michael, the time of day I have most energy is straight after Iâve downed an energy drink, or Iâm on my seventh coffee of the morning! Does that mean I should train then!?â
But here though, weâre talking about the best scenario if we took all that caffeine and all those stimulants out of the equation, and focused on what our bodies do naturally â working in tandem with the sun.
Therefore, 12pm is probably the best time to train.
This whole theory works on a bell curve system.
You can see exactly what that means in the video â
As great as it would be to be able to train at this peak time every single day without fail, and make the most of our bodiesâ increased natural energy levels, it just doesnât always happen.
In this crazy modern world you have a job, a family, kids, and so many distractions that training doesnât always come top of your priorities list.
And thatâs absolutely fine.
You can still get great results training at other times.
The âRealâ Best Time to Train âŚ
Is when you can fit training in.
It certainly isnât a case of training being worthless, or a waste of time if itâs done mid-morning, late at night, 3:57am â the real best time to train is whenever it fits your schedule the best.
Therefore, if that means the only time you can get to the gym, or even crush a workout at home is first thing before work, as soon as you get home from the office, or even last thing at night, then thatâs when you should train.
Donât be dictated to by theories if it means having to turn your life upside down just to get your session in during this âoptimalâ mid-day window.
3 Quick Hacks for Timing Your Workouts
To take away the stress of workout timings, and ensure you get your workouts done, Iâll share my top 3 tips for scheduling sessions with you â
First and foremost, you need accountability, and you need to know in advance when youâre going to train.
So grab your diary, flick through the next few weeks, and write down the days and times youâre going to train ⌠and stick to them.
Or should that be a âworking outâ lunch?
Training during your lunch hour has three huge advantages.
Firstly, it means you are training at the optimal time.
Secondly, by only having an hour to change, work out and shower again afterwards, it forces you to push yourself, and make the most of every minute.
And finally, getting your exercise done during the working day makes you more productive for the afternoon, and doesnât detract from family time (the most important).
The key to having productive, successful workouts is to get into a groove, and become accustomed to the time that you train, so your body gets used to having to work hard at set times.
Therefore, itâs a great idea to find a time you can train every day, and stick to it.
If you can train between 12pm and 1pm, you absolutely should.
But if that just isnât an option, donât worry.
You can still have a successful, productive workout that takes you closer to your fat loss goals, provided you get your session in, work hard, and donât make excuses.
For more detail, tips and tricks, have a watch of the video:
