Do you exercise before or after work?

[EdsonFitbit]

Hello everybody. I was wondering if people prefer doing exercise before going to work or when they come back. In my case I like to workout when returning back home because it helps me to sleep once I put my head on the pillow. I heard that some companies have a racetrack for their employees to run 3 or 4 laps before working to start full of energy.  What is better for you?

[DavideFitbit]

Good point @MustangMark! 

@EdsonFitbit, that's true, I guess everyone is able to adapt to a training plan according to their own schedule, whatever works better for everyone. What you eat and drink before and after a workout is also an important thing to take into consideration when choosing a workout schedule.  

[Mondoman]

I find it easier to workout after I get off work but that is when I work nights 530pm to 530am . It is a little harder when I work days 530AM to 530PM but I do.

[divedragon]

In a word, yes.

I've been doing 2 days for a few weeks now.  I walk/jog (working up to full time jogging) every morning from 5 am to 6:30 ish.  In the evening, I do either weight lifting for 30-40 minutes or HIIT for 30 min, then eat.  I slack off on the weekends to let my body recover, but still try to get in my 10k steps.

[EdsonFitbit]

Even in resting days we still want to reach our daily goals. We have energy and have time so why not? I think it is better having at least a mild activity during those days to avoid laziness the next day, just my opinion. 

[fitmissjen]

I used to love working out in the morning, a nice 5k run to start the day was brilliant!

But now that i have changed job, my start time is earlier which makes getting up just that we bit harder! 

So i have now switched to nights. Daylight savings makes this a tonne easier in summer, but in winter i will admit that i do strugle.

I go to a 24/7 gym, so that helps as well 🙂

I guess it comes down to what fits best with your lifestyle.