If Not Now, When?

Ok, you’re convinced that you need to do something. Maybe, as we discussed in the previous post, you’re going to start walking. Maybe it’s planks or pushups. Doesn’t matter. You’re going to start. One of the questions I get most often is: what time of day is best for exercise?

The Best is Whatever You Have

There’s a saying that goes something like, “The best camera is the one you have with you.” It’s true: you might have an expensive collection of gear at home, but your phone might be the only camera with you when something you want to capture happens.

Similarly, the best time to exercise is the time you have available. You might have heard that exercise late in the day can interfere with sleep. That’s true for many. It’s true for me. But, if that’s the only time you have, what do you do—not exercise at all? I suggest that you do lower intensity workouts, look at your sleep environment, make sure you’re stopping caffeine and/or alcohol intake early enough to sleep well, etc.—but, you find a way to exercise.

We Make Time

We all have the same amount of time. How we use it is our choice—yes, even when it comes to fulfilling obligations. If you know exercise is beneficial, then you make the time, and you get it done, because you know your life will be better, and you’ll show up better for everyone and everything you care about. It might not be easy, but it’s worth it.

Lets get better together.