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Answer:
It is often
thought that there is no best time of
day to train for fat loss; that all times
are basically equal. This is untrue.
Exercising
first thing in the morning BEFORE you
eat or drink anything (except water) can
result in greater fat loss than exercising
at any other time in the day.
The reason
for this is that your blood sugar (your
body's quick source of energy) is at its
lowest point when you wake up in the morning
because you've been fasting for 6 or more
hours. With little blood sugar available
to fuel your muscles, your fat will be
mobilized and burned to supply the energy
needed to exercise.
If you find
that you can't train first thing in the
morning, you can still take advantage
of the fasting state. Simply train after
a longer period of not eating (3-4 hours
or more). For example, if you get home
from work and haven't eaten anything since
lunch, you are most likely in a fasting
state. Exercise now and you will get better
results.
If you really
want to lose
weight fast, with both methods, be
sure not to eat anything before you exercise,
or what you eat is what will be burned
for energy, not your bodyfat.
The only
exception to this is protein - if you're
concerned that you may burn up muscle
tissue while training (which is a possiblity),
take a protein shake (only protein) immediately
upon waking. This will help prevent any
muscle damage that could occur and help
preserve muscle tissue.
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