References 1. In one study, 585 people trained their non-dominant arm for 12 weeks. The study involved 6 sets of curls and triceps extensions with six to twelve reps per set. (It wasn’t stated how many times per week they trained.) Some people gained a lot of muscle but a few others gained no muscle or even lost muscle. See Figure 1 for results www.researchgate.net/publication/7794282_Variability_in_muscle_size_and_strength_gain_after_unilateral_resistance_training 2. Another study showed that there were way fewer nonresponders when people were put on personalized training programs instead of one-size-fits-all standardized programs. www.researchgate.net/publication/311536467_Does_a_personalised_exercise_prescription_enhance_training_efficacy_and_limit_training_unresponsiveness_A_randomised_controlled_trial 3.Research indicates that, all else being equal, unilateral exercises generally have higher levels of muscle activity and force output per limb compared to bilateral ones. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11832870/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6693334/ 4. A 2006 study published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology found a greater trend in muscle growth among females that did unilateral exercises compared to bilateral ones pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16568338/ 5. A 2016 study compared the effectiveness of a 24-week workout program. Researchers compared One group that did their workouts between 6:30 in the morning and 10:00 in the morning. And a second group that worked out between 4:30pm and 10pm. The results showed that those who trained later on in the day gained much more muscle. See Figure 5 graph pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27863207/ 6. Tim Scheett from the University of Southern Mississippi found comparable results that evening workouts were better for strength. www.ergo-log.com/trainingevening.html 7. Research indicates that active recovery speeds up tissue repair, one of the main reasons being that it improves blood flow to your connective tissues. www.jssm.org/hfabst.php?id=jssm-14-769.xml pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12715672/ 8. Tendons and ligaments (connective tissue) receive “7.5 times less than the means from skeletal muscles.” pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/205528/ 9. Static stretches before exercise does not reduce injury risk, as found by a meta-analysis of 361 studies. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15076777/ 10. Static stretches are analgesic and create cellular damage within muscle. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7453508/ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8944625/ 11. One study found impaired muscle growth after static stretching for 50 seconds before lifting weights. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28251401/ 12. “Ninety percent (85/94) of belt users and 63% (55/88) of former belt users utilized belts to prevent injury” pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12930176/ 13. When you lift heavy weights with a belt, there’ll be more stress on your spine and a heightened risk of injury. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1533266
Very informative, thank you! I'm curious...now that I've passed the big 4-0, is it true that men's testosterone level drops making strength training results harder to achieve? Do you recommend certain supplements for men over 40?
Hey my girl signed up for your programs it wasn’t how you make it seem in the videos. Coach Sherry was very rude to top it all off. Really was disappointed in that because I wanted to join the program too and I love watching your videos but I’m not sure anything I hope you see this comment
Working out and getting fit is a lifelong thing. Don’t worry about how fast or slow you gain or lose weight and gain muscle or when you workout. It’s all about the lifelong journey of being and staying fit.
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Gains from working out in the evening compared to morning is likely imperceptible. It's best to exercise when you have the most psychological energy to remain consistent.
@@antoniovelazquez8487 lmao. I think you're onto something because I've noticed the same thing. In some esoteric circles, they refer to it as the "hermetic seal".
#1 0:30 There is a better time of the day to workout #2 2:05 Strength training does not necessarily make you better at other sports #3 3:00 Some people are non-responders to exercise #4 4:32 Weightlifting belts doesn't reducr risk of injury #5 5:37 Unilateral exercises are better #6 7:22 If you are injured you should take it easy #7 8:30 Deloading is overrated #8 9:41 Working out and getting fit is definitely not all sunshine and rainbows #9 10:28 Static stretching before workout impair muscle growth #10 11:29 There really is no secret READ MY NAME PLEASE. THANK YOU❤
Hey, just wanted to let you know how happy I have been to find your channel. Since I started watching I have lost 85lbs and my wife has lost around 45lbs. Love the information and how clear you are with everything.
That's right. One is not stronger in a certain time of day. He could feel weaker right after eating, because the high level of sugar could make him sleepy
@@kennybeginner4087 Actually it's usually because blood is diverted to the digestive system and away from your muscles. This channel is full of junk "science"./
Key for me, is frequency, weekly volume, better diet and sleep. So many variables to figure out. I focused so long on progressive overload, technique, consistency...all important, but when I went to 3 days on weaker areas, upping reps-volume for the week, figuring out overall diet (calorie surplus, protein, etc) I saw far more gains. It's a comprehensive process.
I've trained for 36 years. 30 years of that was in the evenings. 6 years ago I switched to 4am right out of bed workouts and not only does it get me charged for the day, I've got in the best shape of my life at 50 years old. I'll never go back to evenings.
@@elian1352 it helps that I have the equipment at my house. If you have a gym that is open early or 24 hours, you might have to schedule accordingly depending on the length of your workouts.
I am 51 and do agree that a.m is energy lifting and we should say it's different for each individuals DNA.. FIND OUT WHAT WRKS FOR YOU .. STAY CONSISTENT,DIET, RECOVERY IS EVERTHING.. SO GO TO SLEEP PEOPLE!!
@@SILVERCHARGEDS I have some eguipment on home but i go gym that us hour long travel away 5 times week when my work ends but i can try going gym earlier.
I believe this! I walk 30 minutes in the morning, and 30 minutes in the evening, and I've always noticed that I always walk a lot faster and more agressively in the evening, where in the morning I feel like I'm almost sleep walking. I always work out in the morning, but have been thinking about working out in the evening instead. After watching this video, I will from now on work out in the evening. Also, since January 1st I've lost 53 pounds this year, and added muscle. It's going good!!!
@@yourlandladysson6395 First of all I stated walking faster, not working. Second, he says in this video that you have more energy in the evening, so that's the reason that I said I walk faster in the evening. I never said I walk faster just because it's the evening.
Weightlifting belts are to prevent a hernia where internal organ pushes through a weak spot in your muscle or stomach (abdominal wall). They are not to protect the back, so you should tighten the belt on any heavy lift, and just because you have the belt on doesn't mean it is tight weakening the muscle. So you should remove or edit this video, or it may cause an injury.
Great content man! I reset my workout plan and schedule based on the contents of this channel before they lifted the lockdown and since then my gains and performance are waaay better than before lockdown
Gravity is the best exercise/workout/health channel on RUclips in my opinion. Honest, blunt, helpful and actually cites it's sources. Keep up the great work!
Just find what works best for you. I feel i'm stronger during the day too, but i noticed i tend to skip the gym more if i still have to go after a full day of work. Having a bit more strength does not outweigh skipping, and hitting the gym only 3x per week vs. 5x when i go before work.
Idk man.. I do my workouts at 6am and I feel great and more productive. Plus it’s less busy. If I train after work or in the evening Im too exhausted and hate crowds. Plus going to bed at 9pm on a work day is important.
Real bodybuilders don't care about being productive during the day neither care about the crowds, or worry about going 🛌 a 9pm, instead their main priority is build more muscles, and that videos is about it .
I’ll continue to train in the morning between 7:30 and 10. The gym is not very busy and no waiting for equipment. Anytime after 11 and throughout the day just doesn’t work!
Fuck what a study says, just workout whenever you can or whatever time feels good for you. If you feel good and motivated it doesn’t matter the time you will give your best!
My best time to exercise seems to be around 3pm-7pm. Too early if in the morning, as my body isn't fully awake yet. Too late at night is a no-no as well.
I don't know , I find I have more strength and kill it at 12am to 2am .plus I've actually gained more mass than working out in the day time hours. Everyone is different no doubt.
Sitting here with a deltoid tendon injury. I have been "taking it easy" too much... no reason I can't still do lower body work and some cardio, like you said. Thanks for the kick in the butt I needed!
I don't know... everybody is different. I train between 9am-5pm sometimes I train at night. But I try to avoid too late because I have a hard time falling asleep. I think the most important thing that comes into play here is how each individual's metabolism is.
@@antoniovelazquez8487 I had a bad lower back pain, felt like a pinched nerve but it was super bad. Pain was a 15 out of 10 and I did all types of lower back exercises that one day I felt the pain at its worse and every workout was helping the pain go away. Slowly but surely. And the sauna helps when I have a cold or runny nose.
Working out is a priority for me so I like to do it first thing in the morning to start my day off right. When I put it off, I am susceptible to distractions and other things that may come up.
I work out early mornings as well! After 4pm the gym turns into a social club so I don’t even attempt to go around that time knowing it’ll be a waste of time (speaking for the gym I workout at of course)
I get mixed feelings. Im definitely a morning person and active in the morning. I feel more on top of the workout and go harder in the morning. For me i get higher reps in the morning, but higher weights in the afternoon. My lightest evening workout (when im just exhausted after work) is roughly average for my morning
Finally, someone saying what I've experienced for the last forty years. Always felt weak when I tried to workout in the morning. 4-10 is my window. Also seems to reduce stress when done after the days activities.
Yes. But working out in the morning is better for weight loss since you wouldn't have eaten anything for 8 hrs. Take a light snack before workout, and your body is forced to use up fat. Of course you can still do the same in the evening, but it's just easier in the morning
I'm the opposite. I feel strong when I wake up and drained in the evenings after a long day of work and stress. I tried both times and my evening workouts suck.
Just turned 78 today. Recently pulled a muscle in my upper back that kept me awake all night. Happened because I did some incline presses & curls without warming up. Gotta learn from that!
For me the best time to work out is in the morning, I can carry more weight since I’m not drained from the rest of the day. But seeing so many contradicting studies some saying it’s best to work out at this time , ect. Makes me think that they don’t really know, just listen to your own body.
Mornings are awesome to me because it truly kick starts my day. I go in motivated. Not sluggish or still "waking up". I get my sleep so I "jump" out of bed
This is really helpful info, you’re right, it doesn’t get mentioned very often. I’ve always wondered about time of day, and now I know it’s possible to respond less to working out than other people - I’m in that boat.
Something I’ve noticed about myself is that whenever I workout for extended periods of time(months) up to a year I rarely would build muscle but my strength itself would go up quickly
It probably has to do with how your lifting. If you are lifting around 8-10 reps on lifts with heavy weight, then you are training for strength. If you change your reps from 12-20 reps with medium heavy weight you will see more muscle growth this is known as hypertrophy.
@@augtank6432 Higher reps with less weight, produces more muscle? So instead of doing 10 reps of 35lb dumbell bicep curls, I should do, 25lbs, at 15 reps?
@@Leo-mr1qz yes if 25lbs is a moderate weights for you then yes. It builds leaner more defined muscle and doing less weight more reps lowers the risks of injuring yourself.
It could also be a lot of cardio that you include, (or being in calorie deficit) which siphons off resources for muscle building. I had the same issue when I was doing CrossFit
Thanks for this video. Very informative and definitely some good info that people don’t say and a lot don’t wish to hear. I’ve just gotten back into working out after taking several years off and this time around I’m trying more for strength and muscle building as opposed to before when it was all about cardio and stamina. I’m very happy to know that I’ve been following most of your advice already. The only one I need to work on is no more static stretching before a workout. I’ve always done a quick warmup and followed it with static stretching. Makes sense now that it’s probably not the best idea. Just curious though, what about static stretching in between sets? If I’m doing say dumbbell bench presses and after a set my chest feels very tight as it usually does, should I static stretch during the rest period or no?
The best advice I have ever gotten came from a guy who isn't even as fit as me. He said, " You gotta be consistent bro!" I never for got that and it has served me well.
The time you work out is strongly determined by your work hours and gym use patterns of others. In my area it's harder to workout in afternoons and evenings due to the greater number of people working out then.
Excellent. Learned so much. Hearing so much of these new ideas, good or bad for working out. Some are confirmed with well-explained reasons in this easy to understand video!
It would be cool If I could ever come even close to a somewhat muscular physique in my life. But for now I have a lot of fat to burn. I hope I will be slim before summer. I even got personalized meal plan from Next Level Diet. It's a hard journey ahead of me, but I believe in myself.
I've always preferred evening workouts. I've gone through periods where I've done my cardio first thing in the morning to "get it out of the way" but I've always felt and been more productive in the evenings.
You know i will keep an open mind and try this. But my immediate reaction is this is an instance where everyone is different, and what works for some may not work as well for others. Because i have seen a pattern of workouts being far better for me in the morning than the evening. More energy, better pump. And i know im not the only one who feels that. But i will throw out that opinion and give this late workout a try and see if it makes a difference
Agreed. The static stretching before training messed me up for martial arts. After static stretching, my legs will feel hyper flexible for a short moment, but it will gradually try to return to 'rest' where that extra flexibility will disappear. It also felt like the sensation from static stretching left a 'stretched elastic-band' feeling where it could rip. I ended up tearing some some things in my abductors near the hamstrings from doing my kicking drills one time after static stretching. Even when it didn't tore, my kick height felt harder to do and came with more discomfort after a couple reps. I didn't realize static stretching was a no-no since it was so common to do before a workout that even other fights did. Dynamic stretching was the way to go. Stopped feeling all the crap that came with static stretching. I prefer dynamic stretching before martial arts and other fitness activities, static-passive if I'm not working out or at the end of the workout, static-active during my workouts when I'm warmed and PNF for days I want to just do stretching.
Great video. Some good lessons presented with terrific clarity. I would add two things. A workout before breakfast typically lends an additional *cognitive* boost for the day ahead. And I experience less pain in my knees when running if I perform a few static leg stretches beforehand. YMMV of course.
1:41: Testosterone is not higher in the evening (before sleeping) in men. 3:38: the graph doesn’t show a muscle loss in the subjects at the far end of the X-axis, rather a larger, positive percentage of cross-sectional area change.
David is 100% correct about the pronunciation of the word! It has an ‘S’ sound and starts with sir and the latter part is Pronounced K - D -in . Sir-K-D-in
While I wuz uh truck driver, I wuz admitted n2 ICU 4 ketoacidosis in 2017 & tha doctor said tha acid in my blood 8 my biceps muscle tissue & I could c it. I've been back on tha w8s tryn 2 pump up my arms & I jus recently injured my right arm. It's feels damn near impossible 2 gitn shape after 50....😐😐😐
@The best Brandon Moore because people are off work and school. I guess some people purposefully go because it’s better but it’s mostly because waking up at 3 am to go to the gym before work isnt all that fun
“The bodybuilders that worked out later in the day gained SIGNIFICANTLY more muscle than those who trained in the morning” Going to press X to doubt on that.
What speaks for evening workouts is also the likelihood that the person will get to sleep sooner after meaning you optimise the recovery phase. This is a really good video.
The thumbnail is actually true for me, though I don’t think it’s from the time but from the amount of food you have in your system. I used to workout on 3 PM with 2 meals in vs now working on 7 PM with 3 meals in, I was surprised in my strength difference.
I'm 12 months in to an 18 month plan. It's been long slow progress, but I've lost 40 lbs fat and put back on 10 lbs lean muscle. But it is a process. Good info on this 👍
Fatigue can most definitely be systematic, every excercise you do effects the central nervous system and central nervous system Fatigue effects every excercise. Therefore being tired from bicep curls will effect your squat, but not nearly as much as squatting will effect your biceps. Try to do your normal set of bicep curls after a really hard day of squating and you'll see a decrease in load. Why do you think the first muscle group you train each session or each week usually has the most stimulus.
Very well said bro about this topic and about the most important topic that nobody can't tell us and keep it up and keep training hard and be strong always and stay healthy and be positive and happy always
The time of the day thing sounds very questionable to me. The most obvious question is how does diet come into play? That wasn't addressed at all, but yeah, if you work out after supper the average person with a common diet will ABSOLUTELY get more gains. vs. working out after breakfast.
Hey! The bicycle is a great recovery tool! It also gets you to the grocery store! It's like a sauna on wheels! I hope you ride. I'd love your opinion on the humble Bicycle.
During ramadan we do fasting, so how should we work out??? What should we focus on most??? What should we eat more??? Can you make a video on that topic
This is completely true, that’s why i’ve always worked out in the evening because i have the most energy at that time. In the morning i have less energy because i barely woke up and had only one meal, at night i feel tired cause it’s closer to bed time and i feel like relaxing around that time.
References
1. In one study, 585 people trained their non-dominant arm for 12 weeks. The study involved 6 sets of curls and triceps extensions with six to twelve reps per set. (It wasn’t stated how many times per week they trained.) Some people gained a lot of muscle but a few others gained no muscle or even lost muscle.
See Figure 1 for results
www.researchgate.net/publication/7794282_Variability_in_muscle_size_and_strength_gain_after_unilateral_resistance_training
2. Another study showed that there were way fewer nonresponders when people were put on personalized training programs instead of one-size-fits-all standardized programs.
www.researchgate.net/publication/311536467_Does_a_personalised_exercise_prescription_enhance_training_efficacy_and_limit_training_unresponsiveness_A_randomised_controlled_trial
3.Research indicates that, all else being equal, unilateral exercises generally have higher levels of muscle activity and force output per limb compared to bilateral ones.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11832870/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6693334/
4. A 2006 study published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology found a greater trend in muscle growth among females that did unilateral exercises compared to bilateral ones
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16568338/
5. A 2016 study compared the effectiveness of a 24-week workout program. Researchers compared One group that did their workouts between 6:30 in the morning and 10:00 in the morning. And a second group that worked out between 4:30pm and 10pm. The results showed that those who trained later on in the day gained much more muscle.
See Figure 5 graph
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27863207/
6. Tim Scheett from the University of Southern Mississippi found comparable results that evening workouts were better for strength.
www.ergo-log.com/trainingevening.html
7. Research indicates that active recovery speeds up tissue repair, one of the main reasons being that it improves blood flow to your connective tissues.
www.jssm.org/hfabst.php?id=jssm-14-769.xml
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12715672/
8. Tendons and ligaments (connective tissue) receive “7.5 times less than the means from skeletal muscles.”
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/205528/
9. Static stretches before exercise does not reduce injury risk, as found by a meta-analysis of 361 studies.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15076777/
10. Static stretches are analgesic and create cellular damage within muscle.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7453508/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8944625/
11. One study found impaired muscle growth after static stretching for 50 seconds before lifting weights.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28251401/
12. “Ninety percent (85/94) of belt users and 63% (55/88) of former belt users utilized belts to prevent injury”
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12930176/
13. When you lift heavy weights with a belt, there’ll be more stress on your spine and a heightened risk of injury.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1533266
Very informative, thank you! I'm curious...now that I've passed the big 4-0, is it true that men's testosterone level drops making strength training results harder to achieve? Do you recommend certain supplements for men over 40?
Thank you
Can you make a video for people that only work night shifts and how that effects everything or whats best to do when working nightshifts
Hey my girl signed up for your programs it wasn’t how you make it seem in the videos. Coach Sherry was very rude to top it all off. Really was disappointed in that because I wanted to join the program too and I love watching your videos but I’m not sure anything I hope you see this comment
When the last time I broke a sweat like rained down with like water.
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Facts
Gains from working out in the evening compared to morning is likely imperceptible. It's best to exercise when you have the most psychological energy to remain consistent.
100% agree, dude.
Boom. Great point dude💪 I only have the motivation in the morning
@@antoniovelazquez8487 lmao. I think you're onto something because I've noticed the same thing. In some esoteric circles, they refer to it as the "hermetic seal".
@@antoniovelazquez8487 pseudo science
I agree with you. You need to be mentally strong do do anything physically.
#1 0:30 There is a better time of the day to workout
#2 2:05 Strength training does not necessarily make you better at other sports
#3 3:00 Some people are non-responders to exercise
#4 4:32 Weightlifting belts doesn't reducr risk of injury
#5 5:37 Unilateral exercises are better
#6 7:22 If you are injured you should take it easy
#7 8:30 Deloading is overrated
#8 9:41 Working out and getting fit is definitely not all sunshine and rainbows
#9 10:28 Static stretching before workout impair muscle growth
#10 11:29 There really is no secret
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Hey, just wanted to let you know how happy I have been to find your channel. Since I started watching I have lost 85lbs and my wife has lost around 45lbs. Love the information and how clear you are with everything.
Amazing !!
Amazing, did you lose this weight solely by lifting ? I really need to lose a few stone or 30kg.
Nearly five million followers. Every video is full of invaluable, practical information. Great job, Max!
That's right. One is not stronger in a certain time of day. He could feel weaker right after eating, because the high level of sugar could make him sleepy
@@kennybeginner4087 Actually it's usually because blood is diverted to the digestive system and away from your muscles. This channel is full of junk "science"./
Key for me, is frequency, weekly volume, better diet and sleep. So many variables to figure out. I focused so long on progressive overload, technique, consistency...all important, but when I went to 3 days on weaker areas, upping reps-volume for the week, figuring out overall diet (calorie surplus, protein, etc) I saw far more gains. It's a comprehensive process.
I've trained for 36 years. 30 years of that was in the evenings. 6 years ago I switched to 4am right out of bed workouts and not only does it get me charged for the day, I've got in the best shape of my life at 50 years old. I'll never go back to evenings.
Okay how shoulrd i work that early man any tips my work start at 8:00 Do i need to wake up earlier like 4am and go gym before going job?
@@elian1352 it helps that I have the equipment at my house. If you have a gym that is open early or 24 hours, you might have to schedule accordingly depending on the length of your workouts.
I am 51 and do agree that a.m is energy lifting and we should say it's different for each individuals DNA.. FIND OUT WHAT WRKS FOR YOU .. STAY CONSISTENT,DIET, RECOVERY IS EVERTHING.. SO GO TO SLEEP PEOPLE!!
@@SILVERCHARGEDS I have some eguipment on home but i go gym that us hour long travel away 5 times week when my work ends but i can try going gym earlier.
That's individual some are better early,some aren't you should try all times to see what works for you.
Gravity transformation always makes the perfect balance between informative and entertaining in these videos-thanks and keep them coming!
I believe this! I walk 30 minutes in the morning, and 30 minutes in the evening, and I've always noticed that I always walk a lot faster and more agressively in the evening, where in the morning I feel like I'm almost sleep walking. I always work out in the morning, but have been thinking about working out in the evening instead. After watching this video, I will from now on work out in the evening. Also, since January 1st I've lost 53 pounds this year, and added muscle. It's going good!!!
Working out in the evening isn’t an option for me because it negatively affects my sleep quality
Lol you are not working faster in the evening because it's evening. It's just when ur body has d energy
@@yourlandladysson6395 First of all I stated walking faster, not working. Second, he says in this video that you have more energy in the evening, so that's the reason that I said I walk faster in the evening. I never said I walk faster just because it's the evening.
@@charlesrodriguez7984 you're normal
Maybe you walk faster at night because it’s more dangerous 😅 I walk way faster at night because of that.
Weightlifting belts are to prevent a hernia where internal organ pushes through a weak spot in your muscle or stomach (abdominal wall). They are not to protect the back, so you should tighten the belt on any heavy lift, and just because you have the belt on doesn't mean it is tight weakening the muscle. So you should remove or edit this video, or it may cause an injury.
No its for your back, it can help with that also though lol, some people a prone to this, more so for the elderly
Great content man! I reset my workout plan and schedule based on the contents of this channel before they lifted the lockdown and since then my gains and performance are waaay better than before lockdown
Gravity is the best exercise/workout/health channel on RUclips in my opinion. Honest, blunt, helpful and actually cites it's sources.
Keep up the great work!
@@antoniovelazquez8487 never believe everything! definitely always do your own research for certain.
Just find what works best for you. I feel i'm stronger during the day too, but i noticed i tend to skip the gym more if i still have to go after a full day of work. Having a bit more strength does not outweigh skipping, and hitting the gym only 3x per week vs. 5x when i go before work.
Good point!
Facts
I love how he show sources for everything he says!
Also, in a fitness video if you are having a shirt on, you are mostly 99% genuine!
I’m on my 4th week with heavy lifting and I’m noticing a positive change. Grateful
Idk man.. I do my workouts at 6am and I feel great and more productive. Plus it’s less busy. If I train after work or in the evening Im too exhausted and hate crowds. Plus going to bed at 9pm on a work day is important.
Real bodybuilders don't care about being productive during the day neither care about the crowds, or worry about going 🛌 a 9pm, instead their main priority is build more muscles, and that videos is about it .
I’ll continue to train in the morning between 7:30 and 10. The gym is not very busy and no waiting for equipment. Anytime after 11 and throughout the day just doesn’t work!
Fuck what a study says, just workout whenever you can or whatever time feels good for you. If you feel good and motivated it doesn’t matter the time you will give your best!
What I love about you, is the fact you give so much information for free. You truly are a blessing.
My best time to exercise seems to be around 3pm-7pm. Too early if in the morning, as my body isn't fully awake yet. Too late at night is a no-no as well.
Your body not fully awake yet lmao
I don't know , I find I have more strength and kill it at 12am to 2am .plus I've actually gained more mass than working out in the day time hours. Everyone is different no doubt.
Well the works out for me from work cause I get home at 2 💪 and I do feel I can do more when I do that
Sitting here with a deltoid tendon injury. I have been "taking it easy" too much... no reason I can't still do lower body work and some cardio, like you said. Thanks for the kick in the butt I needed!
I found working out in the morning it's much better for me it's easier to lose weight when I workout at night it's very hard to go sleep
I don't know... everybody is different. I train between 9am-5pm sometimes I train at night. But I try to avoid too late because I have a hard time falling asleep. I think the most important thing that comes into play here is how each individual's metabolism is.
Yes finally I've been saying working out with a injury actually helps u heal...had no science behind it but it always worked for me
@@antoniovelazquez8487 I had a bad lower back pain, felt like a pinched nerve but it was super bad. Pain was a 15 out of 10 and I did all types of lower back exercises that one day I felt the pain at its worse and every workout was helping the pain go away. Slowly but surely. And the sauna helps when I have a cold or runny nose.
It is not about when you work out. The most important thing is that you consistently do it...
Working out is a priority for me so I like to do it first thing in the morning to start my day off right. When I put it off, I am susceptible to distractions and other things that may come up.
@@LargeDude2023 I agree 100%. I also work out in the early morning.
I work out early mornings as well! After 4pm the gym turns into a social club so I don’t even attempt to go around that time knowing it’ll be a waste of time (speaking for the gym I workout at of course)
I’m stronger in the morning, weak and tired in the afternoon after work.
On the contrary I feel stronger in the Night even after whole work.
I get mixed feelings. Im definitely a morning person and active in the morning. I feel more on top of the workout and go harder in the morning. For me i get higher reps in the morning, but higher weights in the afternoon. My lightest evening workout (when im just exhausted after work) is roughly average for my morning
Try having an hour nap before ya workout in the evening
Same here. I workout in the morning and have great results, but it depends on the person and their lifestyle 👌🏽
Same here.
Finally, someone saying what I've experienced for the last forty years. Always felt weak when I tried to workout in the morning. 4-10 is my window. Also seems to reduce stress when done after the days activities.
Yes.
But working out in the morning is better for weight loss since you wouldn't have eaten anything for 8 hrs.
Take a light snack before workout, and your body is forced to use up fat.
Of course you can still do the same in the evening, but it's just easier in the morning
@@manasmahanand732 But you lose muscle during fatloss empty stomach 🙄
I'm the opposite. I feel strong when I wake up and drained in the evenings after a long day of work and stress. I tried both times and my evening workouts suck.
Depends on your job ! Working construction all day ! Your tired in the evening..
Just turned 78 today. Recently pulled a muscle in my upper back that kept me awake all night. Happened because I did some incline presses & curls without warming up. Gotta learn from that!
Dude you're an animal!
@@dwaynecunningham2164 LOL! You know that old adage--use it or lose it!
You inspired me.
@@carlor.s.4742 happy birthday man
@@CP-ew4ri Grazie!
I agree I am stronger in the evening after I have woken up, but I am also less likely to workout because I am tired after work and need to recover…
The best time to workout is when you have the time and mental energy. After work or before work if you have a 9-5.
For me the best time to work out is in the morning, I can carry more weight since I’m not drained from the rest of the day. But seeing so many contradicting studies some saying it’s best to work out at this time , ect. Makes me think that they don’t really know, just listen to your own body.
Mornings are awesome to me because it truly kick starts my day. I go in motivated. Not sluggish or still "waking up". I get my sleep so I "jump" out of bed
@@antoniovelazquez8487 gym bro science
This is really helpful info, you’re right, it doesn’t get mentioned very often. I’ve always wondered about time of day, and now I know it’s possible to respond less to working out than other people - I’m in that boat.
Something I’ve noticed about myself is that whenever I workout for extended periods of time(months) up to a year I rarely would build muscle but my strength itself would go up quickly
It probably has to do with how your lifting. If you are lifting around 8-10 reps on lifts with heavy weight, then you are training for strength. If you change your reps from 12-20 reps with medium heavy weight you will see more muscle growth this is known as hypertrophy.
That’s normal lol
@@augtank6432 Higher reps with less weight, produces more muscle? So instead of doing 10 reps of 35lb dumbell bicep curls, I should do, 25lbs, at 15 reps?
@@Leo-mr1qz yes if 25lbs is a moderate weights for you then yes. It builds leaner more defined muscle and doing less weight more reps lowers the risks of injuring yourself.
It could also be a lot of cardio that you include, (or being in calorie deficit) which siphons off resources for muscle building. I had the same issue when I was doing CrossFit
one of the better videos on this type of fitness "thing" that I've seen in a long time.
Thanks for this video. Very informative and definitely some good info that people don’t say and a lot don’t wish to hear. I’ve just gotten back into working out after taking several years off and this time around I’m trying more for strength and muscle building as opposed to before when it was all about cardio and stamina. I’m very happy to know that I’ve been following most of your advice already. The only one I need to work on is no more static stretching before a workout. I’ve always done a quick warmup and followed it with static stretching. Makes sense now that it’s probably not the best idea. Just curious though, what about static stretching in between sets? If I’m doing say dumbbell bench presses and after a set my chest feels very tight as it usually does, should I static stretch during the rest period or no?
The best advice I have ever gotten came from a guy who isn't even as fit as me. He said, " You gotta be consistent bro!" I never for got that and it has served me well.
The time you work out is strongly determined by your work hours and gym use patterns of others. In my area it's harder to workout in afternoons and evenings due to the greater number of people working out then.
Very true
Excellent. Learned so much. Hearing so much of these new ideas, good or bad for working out. Some are confirmed with well-explained reasons in this easy to understand video!
Spot the bot! LOL ( sorry, just sounds like a canned response)
It would be cool If I could ever come even close to a somewhat muscular physique in my life. But for now I have a lot of fat to burn. I hope I will be slim before summer. I even got personalized meal plan from Next Level Diet. It's a hard journey ahead of me, but I believe in myself.
So glad I found you brother thank you It’s been a month of training for me and my 12 year old Maximus and we are killing it much 🤍 and appreciation 🙏
I've always preferred evening workouts. I've gone through periods where I've done my cardio first thing in the morning to "get it out of the way" but I've always felt and been more productive in the evenings.
I do static stretching not to decrease risk of injury but to increase my ability for a larger range of motion, especially on squat.
You know i will keep an open mind and try this. But my immediate reaction is this is an instance where everyone is different, and what works for some may not work as well for others. Because i have seen a pattern of workouts being far better for me in the morning than the evening. More energy, better pump. And i know im not the only one who feels that. But i will throw out that opinion and give this late workout a try and see if it makes a difference
Workout when you enjoy it. Forget all these unnecessary scientific information. 😂
I just started viewing your videos. Excellent exercise and diet, information! Good Job Sir! 👍💪
Agreed. The static stretching before training messed me up for martial arts. After static stretching, my legs will feel hyper flexible for a short moment, but it will gradually try to return to 'rest' where that extra flexibility will disappear. It also felt like the sensation from static stretching left a 'stretched elastic-band' feeling where it could rip. I ended up tearing some some things in my abductors near the hamstrings from doing my kicking drills one time after static stretching. Even when it didn't tore, my kick height felt harder to do and came with more discomfort after a couple reps. I didn't realize static stretching was a no-no since it was so common to do before a workout that even other fights did.
Dynamic stretching was the way to go. Stopped feeling all the crap that came with static stretching.
I prefer dynamic stretching before martial arts and other fitness activities, static-passive if I'm not working out or at the end of the workout, static-active during my workouts when I'm warmed and PNF for days I want to just do stretching.
How did you fix the tear you had near your abductor?
Hats down mate,this is literally the best channel ever, everything is explained so easy,Love this channel!!!!
Sergio Ramos giving fitness advice 🔥
Great video. Some good lessons presented with terrific clarity.
I would add two things. A workout before breakfast typically lends an additional *cognitive* boost for the day ahead. And I experience less pain in my knees when running if I perform a few static leg stretches beforehand. YMMV of course.
Personally, my body sometimes has a habit of waking up early in the day. And whenever I have the time, I always train myself early in the morning.
That about working out later in day is cool,but I am mentally tired by then so I will stick to morning
1:41: Testosterone is not higher in the evening (before sleeping) in men. 3:38: the graph doesn’t show a muscle loss in the subjects at the far end of the X-axis, rather a larger, positive percentage of cross-sectional area change.
The cirdacian rhythm is pronounced with an "S" sound, as in SIRcadian. FYI.
Are you trying to change accents? Goodluck
@@MrMate8869 What the hell are you talking about?
@@MrMate8869 that’s not an accent lol 😂
David is 100% correct about the pronunciation of the word! It has an ‘S’ sound and starts with sir and the latter part is Pronounced K - D -in . Sir-K-D-in
That's exactly what an accent is. Different pronunciations of words.
How am I wrong?
That is the best summary ive ever seen in that topic!
Me I don't get enough sleep when I train evening session, so I do it in the morning and head to work. I stay energetic & fully awake all day long
I have the same problem. I like training in the evenings, but you need a good 3 or 4 hours to recover enough to get a good night’s sleep.
@@MrWolfstar8 the fatigue & exhaustion used to kill me till I change session. Thanks man for the reply, at least now I know am not alone.
Wow this Unilateral Exercise Part is very Informative Thank You
Morning workout are always good cuz u get good amount of oxygen to ur body while exercising high level of oxygen means high fat burn rate
The best video I have ever seen about working out with weights. Truly amazing!
Great and informative content as always 👌👏 really appreciate your time and effort to share your experiences with us!
While I wuz uh truck driver, I wuz admitted n2 ICU 4 ketoacidosis in 2017 & tha doctor said tha acid in my blood 8 my biceps muscle tissue & I could c it. I've been back on tha w8s tryn 2 pump up my arms & I jus recently injured my right arm. It's feels damn near impossible 2 gitn shape after 50....😐😐😐
Just finished my workout...started at 9:45 pm to 11:30 pm... feeling great with this evening workout
I love it here. Dude I learn so much over the years on this channel. Thank you brother
Great info for new lifters like myself! ❤️
TREMENDOUS as always Max. Thank you
I wish I didn’t know this because evening workouts are just not possible with how packed my gym gets.
@The best Brandon Moore because people are off work and school. I guess some people purposefully go because it’s better but it’s mostly because waking up at 3 am to go to the gym before work isnt all that fun
@The best Brandon Moore Yeah I know, I included that point in my response.
@The best Brandon Moore No it's just convenience, I had no idea about this and mostly it just depends on your body and how you feel imo
That’s why I go at six in the morning. Can’t stand a packed gym, would rather do push-ups at home lol
Mid to early afternoon is perfect 👍 for me working out 🏋️♀️
“The bodybuilders that worked out later in the day gained SIGNIFICANTLY more muscle than those who trained in the morning”
Going to press X to doubt on that.
X La noire
Great video! Man doesn’t sugar coat anything. Ty sir
First view 😄
He only gets few views 😂
Got to appreciate the graphics along with the informative knowledge..nice video
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We don't care
@@Yumiko-fh8iz Seems like you are having a bad day. Hope you get well soon. Bye
Just perfect! Nothing else to add. Thanks for this.
What speaks for evening workouts is also the likelihood that the person will get to sleep sooner after meaning you optimise the recovery phase. This is a really good video.
Glad youtube started showing me your videos again!
The thumbnail is actually true for me, though I don’t think it’s from the time but from the amount of food you have in your system. I used to workout on 3 PM with 2 meals in vs now working on 7 PM with 3 meals in, I was surprised in my strength difference.
You just answered questions that I've had for a long time. Thank you so much!
2:24 - OH PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE someone tell me WHAT Movie Clip that's from?? I have to see it, its looks friggin hilarious!!! LOL
Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!! Awesome video You are a wealth of knowledge and a tremendous help 💪😎
Thank you for the video. I just subscribed to your channel. I'm one of those beginners at the gym. Still trying to figure out how to use everything.
FYI - circadian rhythm (/sərˈkeɪdiən/) - pronounce the first letter as an "S", not a "K". Thanks for you videos and keep up the good work!
I'm 12 months in to an 18 month plan. It's been long slow progress, but I've lost 40 lbs fat and put back on 10 lbs lean muscle. But it is a process. Good info on this 👍
As an experienced person (in training), I fully agree. The only thing I was surprised about is the topic unilateral vs. bilateral.
Fatigue can most definitely be systematic, every excercise you do effects the central nervous system and central nervous system Fatigue effects every excercise. Therefore being tired from bicep curls will effect your squat, but not nearly as much as squatting will effect your biceps. Try to do your normal set of bicep curls after a really hard day of squating and you'll see a decrease in load. Why do you think the first muscle group you train each session or each week usually has the most stimulus.
4:06🤔☝️😂😂😂😂😂😂 oooh hell noooo [not the spata I know ]
Very well said bro about this topic and about the most important topic that nobody can't tell us and keep it up and keep training hard and be strong always and stay healthy and be positive and happy always
Thanks again Max. You are number one
I’m so glad I found this channel.
The time of the day thing sounds very questionable to me. The most obvious question is how does diet come into play? That wasn't addressed at all, but yeah, if you work out after supper the average person with a common diet will ABSOLUTELY get more gains. vs. working out after breakfast.
I learn so much from one video. Thank you
Hey! The bicycle is a great recovery tool! It also gets you to the grocery store! It's like a sauna on wheels! I hope you ride. I'd love your opinion on the humble Bicycle.
Kudos bro, really great and balanced video, I learnt a lot.
This was superbly executed
This video is gold, thank you very much
Always Useful! Thank you!
Vamos con todo Campeones!
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Great information being imparted here. Well explained.
Excellent and informative vid. Gracias.
During ramadan we do fasting, so how should we work out??? What should we focus on most??? What should we eat more??? Can you make a video on that topic
workout after iftar
try to eat all of your meals on the night.
Thanks a lot for this info, im fairly New to working our and im helping someone elde start off too so this really helps
Thank you I find this information very useful
This is completely true, that’s why i’ve always worked out in the evening because i have the most energy at that time. In the morning i have less energy because i barely woke up and had only one meal, at night i feel tired cause it’s closer to bed time and i feel like relaxing around that time.