Circadian Rhythm Question

[chico1]

In the book it says that the optimal training time is between 4-6 pm….is that based on someone who wakes up at 6am, 8am, 9am? I wake up at around 9, so is training between 4-6 pm still ideal based on my circadian rhythm?

[webby]

In short yes, the rythms are based mainly from daylight

[Gl;itch.e]

In short yes, the rythms are based mainly from daylight

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[Trevor G Fullbright]

Agreed with those guys, but they can shift based on exposure to light. That's only an issues when working a night shift though.

[Caino]

we have daylight savings, so its longer daylight is that better or worse?

[chico1]

So is there a minimum number of hours of sunlight necessary to make it work…say 7? I'm just trying to figure out why Kiefer says optimal training hours are between 4-6 pm

[Gl;itch.e]

You guys are overthinking this. Unless you live in the polar regions where you have darkness for months at a time an hour shift isnt going to make much difference. If you were going to get really anal and freaked out about it then youd probably not backload on overcast or cloudy days or days where you are indoors the whole time.

[Caino]

You guys are overthinking this. Unless you live in the polar regions where you have darkness for months at a time an hour shift isnt going to make much difference. If you were going to get really anal and freaked out about it then youd probably not backload on overcast or cloudy days or days where you are indoors the whole time.

Yeah i hear ya, think we all overlook things at times!

[chico1]

k thanks. wasnt trying to get anal i just didn't understand the concept I guess

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