
1. If you plan training after dinner, wait at least 1-2 hours before intense exercise, especially after heavier meal. If you don't have much time, go just for walk or have lighter stretching. Otherwise you could be troubled by bloating, cramps or feeling of fullness. Moreover, your performance can decrease too, because your body will invest energy into digestion.
2. Exercise after hard day can serve as form of relaxation, helping you rest and get rid of tension.Exercise releases endorphins, improving mood and helping alleviate stress and anxiety.
3. Sometimes it can be harder to maintain motivation for intense training after dinner when you just want to relax. Moreover, if you exercise late in evening, it can affect your bedtime, which can disrupt your sleep cycle.
4. On the other hand, moderate exercise before sleep can improve sleep quality. If body is tired, calms down easier.
5. Muscles need time for regeneration after training. However if you exercise late in evening, they can still be strained even in morning, which can affect your performance during day.
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