Doing heavy exercise in the morning is risky?

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Is it okay to do heavy exercise in the morning and take a bath after an hour of doing rest?
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  • Profile picture of the author starmo
    Why wouldn't it be okay, Jason?

    As long as you are eating properly and supplying your body with enough fuel to support your "heavy exercising," then it doesn't matter what time of the day you work out.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jason Field
      Originally Posted by starmo View Post

      Why wouldn't it be okay, Jason?

      As long as you are eating properly and supplying your body with enough fuel to support your "heavy exercising," then it doesn't matter what time of the day you work out.
      But do you think this wouldn't affect your nerves, making you grow varicose veins because you're soaking your muscles to water? Like doing this exercises in the morning and taking even a hot bath before going to work?
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    • Profile picture of the author JustinDupre
      Originally Posted by pradiprg View Post

      The ter " heavy exercise" is highly personal. Its meaning differs from person to person. Doing exercise everyday morning is best practice, but how much to be done, depend upon your health, your daily practice, etc. Excess of anything is harmful, and exercise is also not exception to the rule.
      Good answer! It's your body.. nobody knows it more than you! Exercising in the morning is very healthy though.. just don't over do it until your body are used to the routines.
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  • Profile picture of the author Loren Woirhaye
    I know this is controversial, but look into it: heavy exercise
    probably doesn't make you healthier, and won't make you live
    longer. Certain forms of exercise can wreck your joints and
    cartilage, leaving you in pain for the rest of your life.

    This is true: heavy and aerobic exercise may make you
    stronger, appear more fit, and have more endurance to
    do... more heavy exercise.

    My question, a sincere one that has me doing research
    on this issue, is what does heavy, punishing exercise do
    to your internal organs? your nerves?

    There are lots of good reasons to be fit, but some recent
    studies have been finding that walking around is about the
    ideal exercise for people who plan to live into their 80s or
    beyond. I'm not just talking when you're old - because if
    your knees and hips are blown out you won't be able to enjoy
    walking when you get into your senior years, so you won't
    and your health will suffer because of it.

    Those with overweight conditions will probably have health
    problems related to the weight and unhealthful dietary
    habits, if any.

    For awhile I did a vigorous Ashtanga yoga practice in the
    morning, if possible. It was hard to make the time later in
    the day as life got in the way. The practice synchronizes your
    body clock too, which makes you pop out of bed before
    sunrise bright-eyed and bushy tailed, but also forces you to
    conk-out earlier at night. I felt good when I was doing it and
    may go back to it. It doesn't mess with the joints like running
    does, but it does tend to result in a lot of strength and tightness
    in the upper back and shoulders. I was fine with having the
    strength, but the tightness was a problem.

    From that I moved onto a gentler practice more rooted in ChiKung
    which cools the nervous system and softens the muscles -
    even while, curiously, toning them.
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  • Profile picture of the author naruq
    Exercise in the morning is good for you. Make sure you start out slowly and gradually increase your exercise over a period of time. I do light cardio in the morning and work out 30-60 minutes with my Bowflex Gym.
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  • Profile picture of the author KaizenCoach
    This is all to vague for me to specifically comment, but...

    Efficiency-wise morning workouts are great, but its best to follow your body's own personal energy patterns. Some feel more like exercising in the late afternoon. if you are trying to speed up a sluggish metabolism, then exercising in the late afternoon is best - or even better breaking up your session into 2 smaller sessions at both times.

    Exercise intensity is a complicated issue in that to answer rationally, many factors need to be considered. For most people, intense exercise is not the best choice and creates a whole host of possible problems and risks. One of the biggest mistakes people make that leads to failure is doing too much too soon. The build up of negative feelings combined with a "exercise as punishment" mindset prompts folks to overdo it. They inevitably feel badly and/or get hurt and can't stick with it, reinforcing the negative cycle. Dysfunctional.

    Better to do something of moderate intensity almost every day that you can actually enjoy. All that said, many people are lazy about moving their bodies. Get a heart rate monitor. Great investment for $50. Learn the "talk test" - free and accurate.

    Exercise helps prevent varicose veins. If you have them, intense exercise is inappropriate and stop moderate stuff if they start hurting - but exercise! The bath thing is whack. If you have VV, no hot baths/sauna but otherwise....

    Listen to the wisdom of your body. If it feels bad, don't do it. Take the time to build up your vitality. "You did not get it this condition overnight - it took quite a while."

    Good Luck!

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  • Profile picture of the author wentworth
    I believed that it's okay and you should take a warm shower. Or It would be better if you take a bath first then do the heavy exercise.
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  • Profile picture of the author dfinancialmkt
    I would just make sure to eat something before you do heavy lifting. If you are doing cardio, it is better to do on an empty stomach though.
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  • Profile picture of the author Wolster
    I agree that you should have something to eat before doing any heavy lifting. Although would give it at least an hour after eating before giving it a go.
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  • Profile picture of the author thegotoguy
    I have always been told by coaches and other weight lifters my whole life that the best time to exercise is right out of the gate in the morning. Your fresh, your rested and ready to go. I don't think that its risky anymore at 6:am than it is at 5:pm. If you need to eat first or have a cup of coffee first, then you should.
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  • Profile picture of the author Boghead
    Heavy exercise first thing in the morning isn't recommended. A huge percentage of heart attacks occur in the first hour after getting up.

    It is probably better to just potter about for an hour before proving once again you are Rambo incarnated.
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    • Profile picture of the author creative
      It depends on your health and what you mean by 'heavy'. If you are concerned, the best thing to do is to ask your doctor.
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    • Profile picture of the author paulie888
      Originally Posted by Boghead View Post

      Heavy exercise first thing in the morning isn't recommended. A huge percentage of heart attacks occur in the first hour after getting up.

      It is probably better to just potter about for an hour before proving once again you are Rambo incarnated.
      I read somewhere in a scientific study that the body responds best to vigorous exercise sometime in the mid to late afternoon, but for many people this isn't practical. Mornings are what works best for many people, but I wouldn't try working out too hard especially when you're still feeling groggy right after waking up.
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  • Profile picture of the author vasilis
    I would say its probably the best thing to do in the morning.

    I've started going to gym 4 or 5 times a week on mornings and i've seen really good improvement to myself.
    I don't feel sleepy or tired anymore. In fact i feel more energized for the rest of the day.

    I would suggest to visit a doctor first to be 100% safe.

    Vas
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    • Profile picture of the author DrMeg
      The Body For Life guy promotes working out first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and then having a super food protein shake after your workout. It works for me.

      However, 1. What do you mean by a "heavy workout"? Are you bench pressing hundereds of pounds or something? What kind of shape are you already in.

      2. Talk to your or a doctor if you're worried about your health.

      3. Google it dude! There are about a zillion sensible exercise programs out on the "Inter-Tubes" that can get you going. I like Prevention Magazine's info they always have great work out programs and cardio programs that are for any level of fitness.

      But good for you starting your workouts. Especially for our tribe who spend more time in front of computers than the average person.

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  • Profile picture of the author sparckyz
    It's good for slimming down, but perhaps not quite so good for your heart as it's a bit of a shock IMO. As your going from a rest (sleep) state to a likely vigorous HITT workout
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  • Profile picture of the author mikey22
    I dont thinks its risky, just dont go over the top and be careful, stretch, eat properly etc
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  • Profile picture of the author PeterDunin
    It's not risky at all unless maybe you have heart problems.My advice would be to start off doing some easier stuff and work up to the heavier stuff.
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    • Profile picture of the author ColdFire123
      Originally Posted by PeterDunin View Post

      It's not risky at all unless maybe you have heart problems.My advice would be to start off doing some easier stuff and work up to the heavier stuff.
      Yeah I also agree on that. and before starting you must do stretching first.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    just warm up adequitly and consult a professional if you are still unsure
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  • Profile picture of the author helenaldin
    You obviously asked for a reason. Can you give us some more detail to go off of? Are you starting a new program? How often and what do you eat? Are you on any supplements?

    "Heavy" lifting is like talking about "making a lot of money" - what would be a big deal for some may not be a lot to others.

    Give us more information so we can make a better informed comment.

    But above all else - best of luck to you!
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  • Profile picture of the author eddy6112
    Nah no way, make sure you warm up, and stretch.

    I personally exercise in the morning, and i'm perfectly fine.
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  • Profile picture of the author fengshui1988
    "Heavy" or "Light" exercise is relative to your fitness level. When I was in the Army, we start our day at 5am with a 1-2km run, push up, pull up, and other exercises so its OK to exercise but do it progressively.
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