Is There a Best Time of Day to Lift Heavy, According to Science?

Summary: Ever wonder if you should lift weights in the morning or afternoon? Science shows that our bodies are actually strongest later in the day, usually between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. By the afternoon, your body temperature is higher, and your nervous system is fully awake. In the morning, you might still feel half-asleep and need coffee before facing a heavy kettlebell!

However, experts agree that the absolute best time to work out is whenever you can do it consistently. If a 6 a.m. workout is the only thing that fits your busy life, stick with it. Your body will adapt to your schedule.

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