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Written by Rado   
Friday, 20 October 2006

Some people will say the morning is the best time. Others will say night. Some will say right after you wake up and right before you go to bed. There's truths in some the advice, but you have to understand that some of the advantages may not apply to you at all. Read on to get the truth.

workout in the morning or night

Morning:

- Your body hasn't eaten yet, so any calories you burn will come off your stored body fat/energy reserves.
- Working out in the morning gives you that natural high from working out and keeps you energetic for the rest of the day.
- Many runners and even the military workout at this hour because it's convenient, you can shower and eat breakfast and begin your day right afterwards.
- You are fresh in the morning and won't skip a workout because you're tired like after work.

Afternoon:

- This is when most people are free to workout.
- The sun is still up outdoors and tons of people are outside to give you that workout feeling.
- This is when most people perform the best. Their body is energetic and warmed up in the afternoon.

Night:

- Your body is the most relaxed and loosened at this time of day.
- Great moment for stretching and doing yoga exercises at this hour.
- Working out at this time allows you to have a good night's sleep right after.
- Some people simply perform better at night just because of their body's timing and eating habits.

CONCLUSION:

The truth is, everybody's body is different! And everyone's body will perform best at different times of the day. As long as you warm-up, stretch, eat, and workout properly, you will do fine no matter what time of day you workout! The most important to me is to pick a time when you can have a buddy to workout with you.

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Trying to get a 6 PACK , HOW DO I DO IT ?
written by Marquis , June 15, 2007
Hi I way 120lbs and i'm 13teen years old. I want to get six pack. I have been working out and sometimes I run. If I continue to run how long should I do it, and how long will it take me to get the six pack?
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best timing for bodybuilding
written by A Rado , June 17, 2007
Marquis - you should start doing sprint intervals. Please start a thread in the forums so I can talk to you there and go through a list of tips with you.
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Mom
written by Maria , January 24, 2008
I just had a baby 6 months ago and I weigh 189 pounds my target weight is to be at 130 pounds whats the fastest way to lose weight? I'd like to lose it by this summer in June 2008
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fastest way to lose weight
written by Rado , January 30, 2008
Maria - the FASTEST way to lose weight is to jog easy pace everyday for 2 hours, eat nothing but white meat (chicken, turkey, tuna), avoid cheese, red meat, soda, candy.

The BEST way to lose weight: find a partner, allow yourself to eat crap food 2 days out of the week, and work out 1 hour every other day doing some intense cardio. 5 months is plenty of time for either method. You can come back here with progress reports and I can give you some more advice depending on where you are and how you feel.
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hi
written by sachin , February 15, 2008
i want 2 get six pack abs. how should i do this
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six pack abs
written by Rado , February 15, 2008
Hi sachin,

Post your height and weight dimensions in the forum so I know more about you and we can go from there.
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Gaining Strenth
written by Matt , February 15, 2008
hey im on varsity football and im looking for the fastest ways to increase my bench press and squat. and i would also like to know if what i am eating is ok to eat to lose weight.
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best ways to increase bench press and squat
written by Rado , February 16, 2008
Hi Matt,

Have you read the benchpress guides here?

As for eating, you're a football player. So don't eat to lose weight, just eat healthy. DO NOT avoid carbs, but do avoid fat foods and try to eat white meat like chicken, turkey, and also fish.
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written by sharon , February 19, 2008
to rado i guess
umm if its possible get back at me
i have no idea how this site works
thanks

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written by Matt , February 21, 2008
I know what the bench guide says, but our program has us doing 1 warm up set of 10, then 8 sets of 3, and a come down set of 8-10. what is wrong with that?
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bench press technique
written by Rado , February 25, 2008
Hey Matt,

Is the weight load fluctuating in between these sets? Also, people who are training for lower reps are usually training to get more strength. Is that what your ultimate goal is?
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written by Matt , February 26, 2008
what do you mean fluctuating? and is there a email I could reach you at instead of going back to this website all the time?
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bench press tips
written by Rado , February 26, 2008
Hi Matt,

You can post on the forums and simply use a book mark to come back to the page. I don't encourage private email help since other people will not be able to benefit from the advice I give out. I'm sure you'll understand that it's difficult to answer the same question a hundred times.

By a fluctuating weight load, I mean that does your weight load change and increase/decrease in between the sets.
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written by Matt , March 01, 2008
yes i ussualy go from down to up more weight. i need to get to 225 asap and im at 205 3 times right now.
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increase your bench press max
written by Rado , March 03, 2008
hi Matt,

Ok... I don't know where you are in your cycle but you definitely have to either finish out your cycle or take 2 weeks break and begin a new cycle. Off the top of my head, you can improve your bench press in a number of ways:

- better form, arch that back, vision your arms punching across instead of up when you're pushing the weight up.
- does heavy leg presses
- squeeze the bar a little harder when you push the bar up.
- learn to breathe properly. and start breathing out as the bar is almost finished with the lowering process. this way, as you're doing the hardest part of the lift, you're not wasting time by starting the exhale process of breathing.
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reduce-target abdominal fat, besides walking or funning
written by marie , May 02, 2008
i've had babies and have lower abdominal fat, even when i lose weight that portion(middle-waist) keeps me out of clothes, what additional things can be done to target that problem area?
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hi marie
written by Rado , May 04, 2008
I would suggest for you to read the popular article regarding six pack on this site. Besides walking or running, you should make a good attempt at playing basketball, taking up kickboxing or dance to lose the extra weight. Getting rid of the six pack requires constant action, movement, and attention everyday. Maintaining a healthy diet and fun workout plan is the best thing you can do. Unlike many others, I'll encourage you to stay the hell away from ab-exercises - those will make you quit faster than anything else.
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maintaine weight
written by Gretchen , June 05, 2008
I am 5'3" and 100lbs and I don't want to loose any weight as I am already very skinny...but I feel like this prevents me from working out because I feel like it will make me loose weight. I have always been self consious about my arms and legs because they are so skinney...Is there any kind of excersize or weights that I can use to make my arms and legs more defined without loosing weight? Thank you!
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toning up
written by Rado , June 07, 2008
Gretchen - using weights should do the trick. If you have a skinny body type just use weights and you'll get ripped. Hit the tricep machines but also work on your chest and quads as well as the calves.
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depression weight gain
written by Kelly , June 19, 2008
my mom passed away 2 yrs ago. i went from 140 to 220 lbs. I hate the way I look. Do you have any suggestions for starting a routine and what exercises, etc. to start with...I have an athletic build, i love to box but not in shape for it right now.
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Flat Stomach
written by Lindsey , July 10, 2008
I weigh 145 and im 5'3 15 years
whats the best thing to do to lose weigh? and at what time of the day?
For how long a day for how many months?

Thanks!

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working timing
written by Rado , July 14, 2008
Kelly - First off, find a workout buddy. This will make life easier. Next, start a regular walking plan. Walk and talk with your buddy. Both of you will know when you're ready to take it to the next level which is running.

Lindsey - At least 2 days a week is ideal. Workouts shouldn't last more then 40 minutes at a time. Stretching is 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after the workout. Best time for weight-loss is generally in the morning.
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Being lazty and gaining lots of weight
written by Vivian , July 17, 2008
Okay, I weigh 160 and I'm 14 years old. I don't know what to do. Like I exercise once a week because I've been really lazy and sick. And I have no clue to do. I have a wedding in September and a camping trip in two weeks. And I want to look my best and lose weight, so i can fit into my school uniform when I get back to school. I need help. Someone help me.
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can't seem to get abs no matter what I do. I need Help?
written by Montate , July 20, 2008
What can I do to get abs. I tryed sit ups but it hurts my waist when I come up. Crunches are good and leg raises too. I also run. I have to be doing something wrong. I'm trying to get to 190 to 195 pounds. I'm 5' 8", 180 pounds. I'm trying to gain weight as well as muscle mass with abs. when I start my abs work I start lossing weight I have a high motab. So tell me what to do and how long will it take to see results
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getting abs
written by Rado , August 08, 2008
Vivian - Looks to me like you need motivational help. Did you get a workout buddy?

Montate - You'll have to run. No doubt about it. Try it for 2 weeks first and see how much weight you lose.
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Hi, I'm 7 stone 6 And I would like to know how I can get fit.
written by Heather , August 15, 2008
I had a baby 14 weeks ago, I'm 5 ft 4. And my body doesn't feel right. My stomach is flat, but not as flat as I want it. there is still a buldge there. How can I start to become fit and have a toned body, without too much hard work. I am a mother of a 3 yr old and a 14 week old, so dont really have much time and when I get up in the morning, I have to breast feed my baby and that leaves me so hungry, so I run to my normal cereal.
Also I am really healthy, But would like to know whether my eating habits are correct.
I eat: A huge bowl of fruit and Fibre in the morning, then a pear to finish it off.
in between I'll have a cup of coffee/tea...
Then for dinner (at about 11.30am) I'll have 2 pieces of dried weight watchers toast (without butter) but with miamite. A packet of rivita crisps, fitnesse bar and the a pear.
Then for tea (5.00pm) I'll have a full tin of weight watchers beans with 4 pieces of weight watchers bread, then a fitnesse bar and a pear for afters. Am I eating right. I'm so scared to eat something fatty... and put weight on.Now and again I'll have a cooked chicken and a load of veges but it gives my baby an u[set stomach, so I've stopped eating them.
Thanks for your time.
Heather
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written by Heather , August 15, 2008
P.S I'm a mother 24/7 get no help with days off etc. only times i get is at night time when youngest is sleeping. alsohave no friends to train with.
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a flat stomach
written by Rado , August 16, 2008
Heather - It's pretty tough without hard work unless you're willing to wait a while. Your diet and everything is fine. You'll have to find 2 days during the week when you can workout. A light easy jog for twenty minutes should do. It sounds to me like you are already naturally in good shape so it shouldn't be a problem for you.
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Heather..
written by Brian , October 09, 2008
To get rid of the bulge, you have to sweat it off - there's no quick fix for that. Because you can't leave your baby alone, I suggest you try tai chi breathing exercises to improve the muscle tone around your abs. It involves controlled breathing, timing, and tightening of your lower abs etc.. Good work out to try at home while your kid is asleep.
As for your diet, avoid sugar.

Hope it helps!

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need help getting but staying in shape!
written by demitrius , October 14, 2008
i am a football player and i am fairly good i play HB and average 9 yards a carry the only problem is j.v. season is over and i need to get alot bigger and faster for varsity right now im 5'8 and 130 lbs. how can i get bigger and faster at the same time and with the workout plan you give me how much do you think i would weigh in 8 months!
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love handles
written by Debbie , February 12, 2009
what is the best way to get rid of these horrible love handles? I am trying to get in shape and tone my body but nothing seems to work on these love handles.
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bench more
written by mm , February 27, 2009
i am 15 and can bench 220 is that good
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lose the layer
written by sandman , April 16, 2009
hey rado i am 15 about 205 i have alot of muscle but i have fat over the muscle in my stomach and ches i workout daily i eat little and do bout 20 minutes f jump rope cardio every day what an i do to lose that fat

thanks
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Need to lose the fat
written by Nicole , April 20, 2009
I am 24 yrs. old and a mother of a four year old. Prior to my pregnancy I was approx. 120 lbs. I shot up to 220 during the pregnancy and I have struggled since I have had her to get the extra weight off. Ive tried many diets and different workout routines and now weigh about 160. For the last month I have stuck to an aerobic workout 30-45 minutes daily. I am not on a special diet but for the most part I do watch what I eat. I do not want to diet due to the fact that I normally get quite cranky. I am getting re-married in about 6 months and I want to get this last 30 to 40 pounds off without feeling like I am starving. How should I do this?

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ok
written by Josh , May 04, 2009
I eat good 5days a week and work out 6 days a week, i've lost 40pounds in the past 4 months and i seem to have plateaued. Summer is coming up soon and i need to lose the fat on my stomach asap.
Do you have any suggestions for lowering bodyfat in that area?

Thanks =)
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Losing Weight
written by Virginia , June 30, 2009
I'm sixteen years old and I'm about 5'6"...I've slowly managed to get up to 180lbs. I work 8-5...so I don't have a whole lot of time to work out. I can probably find about at least an hour or two a day to work out, though...any suggestions on the most effective way to lose weight? I'm not wanting to drop an unrealistic 50 lbs by the start of school, but I would really like to work on losing weight and toning my entire body, not one specific part. Any ideas about the most effective exercises...or what I should start with....? I've tried many times before...I want this time to work. THANKS ! :)
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31 year-old notice...
written by Benji , July 28, 2009
I'm 31 years-old. I use to be in great shape and have a great body. After having and raising 4 children with my wife, I am out of shape. Not out of shape to where I can't work out but out of shape to where I hate the way I look. I'm at that point and age to where I need to do something now and stick with it. I want the stomach,chest and arms now... My legs are in great shape at the moment, so I know that will help me out. Any advice... ? I currently am 31 years-old, I way 145 lbs. and I am 6', 2"...
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13 nearly 14 years old and stuck
written by Liam , September 03, 2009
Hey i'm 13 gonna be 14 in about 4 months and i'm in great shape i nearly have an 8 pack but it's not as toned as i would like it to be and i have and athletic/ skinnyish build i have quite big arms but because of my build the look smallish I am about 5ft 7 give or take and weigh about 54kg i want to is there a way to make my abbs more toned and make my arms more bulky i do 100 sit ups every night and 75 push ups also need exercises to work on my obleque's. I play soccer cricket do athletics and i'm good at all od them i've make re teams for soccer and cricket and made state for athletics so i exercise a lot. (i'm aussie thats y i use kg and play soccer and cricket)
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Model who needs to lose inches
written by megan , November 11, 2009
Hi I'm 15, 5'9.5, and I model for IMG - Will be on the site after Thanksgivving - I need to lose inches in my legs and hips - with just slimming not bulking up - I also hate working out!!! and I LOVE FOOD! - what do i do for some fast workouts that don't take long and are easy that will make me lose inches by Jan?
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girl who hates her body type
written by setch , December 31, 2009
im 5ft 6in and weigh about 125lbs, i dont care how much i weigh i just want to get toned. i dont have a gym in my town, and im only14 so i cant get in anyway. my mom wont get one, so what do i do. i just want to get muscles. i dont like my big butt, and thighs, and my stomach. what do i do? This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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building muscle and losing weight
written by darryl , January 19, 2010
I know that it is a challenge to do both but I am going to do it regardless. Currently I workout with weights and my cardio consists of a study uphill walk on the treadmill at a good fat burning level. Do you recommend that i do the cardio in the morning and weights in afternoon or otherway around. I prefere weights in the morning and cardio later in day. please let me know if this is a viable solution.

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hOW TO GET A SIX Pack
written by Usain Bolts , February 24, 2010
use ab circle pro ftw
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