Expert: Ken Alan - 3/31/2008

Question
I do cardio (run, elipticle (sp?), cycle) for forty minutes, then follow up with push ups, sit ups, and this past month have started doing weights. I have been wondering if I should take a one day off a week. I don't want to unless there is a real benefit to doing so. It it condusive to your body to workout everyday?

My other question is: Is it better to workout in the morning or at night? Do you get better results working out in the morning?

Answer
It's beneficial to take a rest day if you do heavy cardio trainng.  You also do not want to strength train the same muscle groups more than every other day.  Muscles that are strength trained need at least one or two days rest before you strength train them again.

You can workout everyday, but usually not at your highest levels. Progressively build your classes to meet a standard or guideline.  Wear good shoes, stretch regularly and use good form and technique.  Get together with a registered dietician in your area if you're not sure about healthful food chocies,abltomiaml eater