workout before or after work?

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posted by 49erMan

I work 12 hour shifts and I was talking to this guy at work and he told me it is better to workout after work because your muscles are already strained and when you workout your muscles will benifet more. I don't think I agree with this at all. I would think that your muscles need rest(I work very physically at my job, for example pulling out 2000lb piece of metal out of a press). Anyone want to comment on this?

posted by jcvaughn26

I don't think there is any real huge benefit either way. I'd rather have more energy at the gym then be drained going in there. What ever is more convient for you is what I'd say.

posted by Dex

if i were you i'd try to go before. but then you run the risk of being dead tired at work

posted by 49erMan

thanks guys

posted by illsniggles

or just curl that 2000 pound piece of metal at work

posted by Dex

and squat it...and deadlift it. no need for a gym!

posted by bignready

wprkout before work.rather be tired for work than my workout

posted by howlowcanigo

Wow man your job sounds rough I'm amazed you even get to the gym, you got ambition.

posted by 49erMan

My job sucks a big one but pays well. It only sucks big in the summer because it is hot. I love the smell of metal in the morning.

posted by tpc1377

many lifters have told me your body is strongest in the morning after sleeping

posted by brsett

Natural testosterone peaks twice a day apparently, about 10am and 7pm for most people I think. It would be cool if someone went and found the original ref for that to see if its lore or true.

posted by John H

i like going late at night, because it puts me to sleep afterwards. but my current job is not physically strenuous so it doesnt make a big difference.

posted by Dex

brsett, i think test is higher in the morning and gh is higher in the evening. something like that

posted by BooDha

LoL ya same here, I work 10 hr shifts (Night Shift) :rolleyes: and me and a friend from work head to the gym after work, and it makes it easier on me to sleep after a workout i just get home lie on the floor and next thing i know im sleeping without knowing it :aah: . Only problem I sleep when the sun's up and I wake up when the sun's up :sleep: , oh well.

posted by John H

being nocturnal must be a big inconvenience

posted by BooDha

Ya it can be :\

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