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Amanda - 07 Feb 2005 22:51 GMT

I got my elliptical trainer today! (yay) Just have to figure out how
to put it together (boo).

I'm just wondering (as I've never seriously exercised before) what's
generally the best time? I read you get more energy so I'm wondering
should I get up earlier and do an hour in the morning? Or is after
work fine?

Maybe I should compromise and do half an hour in the morning and half
an hour at night.

It's just getting up half an hour earlier, I'm a sleep in hit the
snooze button 23948732 times person ;)

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Roger Zoul - 07 Feb 2005 23:25 GMT

> I got my elliptical trainer today! (yay) Just have to figure out how
> to put it together (boo).
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> should I get up earlier and do an hour in the morning? Or is after
> work fine?

Any time you'll do it. No one can prove that one time is better than
another. Do what works best for you and what you'll continue to do. And
don't be afraid to change up from time to time.

> Maybe I should compromise and do half an hour in the morning and half
> an hour at night.

If that works for you, do it. I've done all kinds of things.

> It's just getting up half an hour earlier, I'm a sleep in hit the
> snooze button 23948732 times person ;)

Do what works best for you.

Start off easy and get used to it a bit. An hour at a time may be too much.

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JC Der Koenig - 08 Feb 2005 02:03 GMT

The best time is anytime you get hungry, instead of eating.

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Kiwi Byrd - 08 Feb 2005 05:08 GMT

Personally I find exercise first thing in the morning helps to wake me up
properly before work, and the cooler temperatures help too.

Kiwi Mel

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SMICK818 - 08 Feb 2005 06:56 GMT

<< > Maybe I should compromise and do half an hour in the morning and half

> an hour at night. >>

I'd suggest starting out very slowly, like 15 minutes a day, and building from
there.

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runmum - 08 Feb 2005 11:19 GMT

You should do it when you will do it. It sounds like you might grow to
hate it and stop if you have to get up early. If you will be consistent
after work then that is the right time.

> Maybe I should compromise and do half an hour in the morning and half
> an hour at night.

Since you say you are not an exerciser, do not start with an hour a day.
Maybe 15-20 minutes at a moderate pace and gradually work your way up.

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