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Benjamin Lynch & Ketsuda Phoutinane & Lucy Farrell

Exact time to exercise for best weight loss results revealed for men and women

Exercise offers a wealth of benefits, but the time you do it can also impact results.

When it comes to weight loss and muscle building, the time of day that you work out matters, according to research. But there is no one time that works best for everyone, as findings show the best time to exercise differs for men and women.

A 12-week study, published in Frontiers in Physiology, found that women hoping to burn belly fat and lower blood pressure should move in the morning, but those looking to build muscle should exercise in the evening.

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