Aliquot #146: When Is the Best Time to Exercise?
Aliquot #146: When Is the Best Time to Exercise?
When is the best time to exercise? It depends on your goal. Because your body changes across the day, timing can influence strength, metabolism, glucose control, and even cognitive focus. In this Aliquot, Drs. Satchin Panda, Andrew Huberman, Layne Norton, Brad Schoenfeld, Martin Gibala, and I examine how circadian biology, training intensity, and life schedule shape exercise timing. We also explore what that means for deciding when to train.
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When is the best time to exercise? It depends on your goal. Because your body changes across the day, timing can influence strength, metabolism, glucose control, and even cognitive focus. In this Aliquot, Drs. Satchin Panda, Andrew Huberman, Layne Norton, Brad Schoenfeld, Martin Gibala, and I examine how circadian biology, training intensity, and life schedule shape exercise timing. We also explore what that means for deciding when to train.
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How the circadian clock affects exercise timing
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Is morning exercise best for everyone?
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Does evening exercise interfere with sleep?
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Can morning exercise boost energy without draining focus?
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Why training time can be highly individual
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How to keep training consistent as life and goals change
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Movement as a tool for focus and mood
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How short bursts of activity can add up
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