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Expert: - 10/13/2004


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I am a busy 18 year old and I seem to only have time to excersize late at night (stretches, crunches, squats). I read somewhere that it's not good for you to excersize at night. Is this true?

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***Suggestions offered here may or may not help you in your particular situation.  Please consult a physician when starting or changing and exercise/nutrition regimen***

Hi Kathryn!
Congratulations on pursuing a healthy lifestyle.  To answer your question:
I read somewhere that it's not good for you to excersize at night. Is this true?

No.  This is not true.  People have all kinds of schedules due to work, family care and other responsibilities.   It has been said that exercise before you go to bed at night may disturb your sleep, but that's not necessarily true for everyone, either.  In fact, when I regularly exercise late at night, I sleep more soundly and I wake up more refreshed.

Exercise ANYTIME you can fit it into your busy schedule is good for you.  As long as it works for you.  Keep it up and HANG IN THERE!!!!
Hope this helps.  Sincerely, Daphne  

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Daphne E Brown MS CPRP

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I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.

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Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for almost 20 years and here on AllExperts since 1999.

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B.S. Biology/Chemistry M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology AFAA Certified and Examiner

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