There is one common question most people always ask, “When is it better to do cardio?”. The answer is 9:32 am every morning. Heeh, just kidding, no worries! Actually, there is no ideal time for cardio — everything depends on your desire, fitness level, work schedule, and lifestyle.
Morning cardio
Some people do cardio sessions before having breakfast, and for them, it’s absolutely ok. Some have to grab some food to have energy because doing cardio on an empty stomach may cause dizziness. Yet doing cardio in the morning energizes for the productive day ahead. You just need to try both ways to see how your body will respond.
Cardio in the middle of the day
When your working schedule is flexible and you have time during your lunch, hitting a gym is not a bad idea. Yet you have to understand that during the working day there might be some unexpected meetings, calls, and whatnot.
Evening cardio
Disclaimer: it’s essential to complete your workout at least 1 hour before going to bed. Why? Late intense cardio may prevent you from falling asleep as usual which can lead to an unproductive next day. But if doing cardio after work is ok for you, there are not some critical reasons for not doing it. Again, try different ways and get to know whether you are an early bird or a night owl. Self-investigation is always a super interesting and funny thing to do.
Now the next super common question, “Is it better to do cardio before or after a workout?”. Here the answer will be short: after. When you do weightlifting exercises, your body needs to converse energy and glycogen stores because it’s using the same group of muscles. If you do cardio before weightlifting, your muscles will already be exhausted.
