Nighttime Workouts

For most people, exercising close to bedtime doesn't appear to adversely affect sleep quality.

Exercising at night can be a great way to lose weight. Whether you head to the local gym to lift weights or simply take a little stroll.

Doing cardio exercise at night before going to bed for fat loss can be very beneficial but you need to follow these guidelines in order to prime your body.

After a long day of work, taking care of the kids or just running errands it's important to know how to unwind in the evening. While some people choose to perform intense cardio in the evening, it's definitely not the best way to help your body relax and prepare for a peaceful night's slumber.

I know I am not alone when I admit that when the season Premiere of the Biggest Loser ended, I wanted to workout. I find that show so motivating. Unless you belong to a 24 hour gym, chances are low you are going to head to the gym at 10pm.

If your morning starts early and a midday workout isn't an option, an evening workout might be the only thing that fits into your busy schedule.

Lately I've received quite a few questions about nighttime workouts, especially after posting the Monsoon Sweat Workout. To be real, I don't really love nighttime workouts. However, some evenings are the only time I can fit a workout in my schedule; naptime is for work/blog stuff and Liv hates the childcare at the gym even though the ladies who work there are wonderful.

Get the most out of night workouts (or pre-dawn ones) with these bright ideas.

Fitness Certification and Education: The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a non-profit organization, promotes active lifestyles by setting certification and education standards for personal trainers and group fitness instructors.

In other words, the perfect excuse to finally stop attempting those early morning workouts and embrace your inner night owl.