This episode explores the scientific nuances of workout timing, specifically tailored to women's health and physiology. The conversation delves into how circadian rhythms, cortisol levels, and appetite hormones like ghrelin influence the body's response to exercise at different times of the day.
We discuss findings from various training studies, highlighting that while morning workouts are particularly effective for reducing abdominal fat and visceral adiposity in women, afternoon sessions may offer superior strength and powergains due to enhanced neuromuscular recruitment
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Training in the morning, regardless of the exercise type (high-intensity or resistance), is notably effective for reducing abdominal fat
- Women tend to see greater strength gains and improved neuromuscular fibre recruitment when training in the afternoon or evening.
- The body’s response to morning exercise is partly driven by a higher baseline of activated ghrelin
- While biology suggests optimal times for specific goals, consistency and sticking to a routine that fits one's lifestyle are ultimately the most important factors for long-term success.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Discussion on how morning workouts specifically target abdominal fat reduction in women.
0:25 – Explanation of why women generally experience greater strength and power in the afternoon.
0:44 – Overview of studies showing morning exercise reduces visceral fat in women, but not in men.
1:18 – Analysis of how the hunger hormone ghrelin triggers fat burning during early morning sessions.
1:43 – Insight into how resistance training signals the liver to use fatty acids for metabolism rather than storage.
2:38 – A concluding look at why personal consistency often outweighs biological "perfection" in a routine.
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Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.
Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.
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