July 2012 PMID 22531613

The effect of training at a specific time of day: a review.

Hamdi Chtourou, Nizar Souissi

Mentions

58
Peak: 2 in Jan 2024
across 5 sources since Jan 2018

Extended reach

13,229
potential audience

Total likes

339

Video views

3,587

Mentions per month

Jan 2018 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News38 articles
  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Facebook4 posts
  • Blogs3 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall conversations reflect a strong agreement with the scientific findings that performance peaks later in the day, supported by references to studies and specific times like 'late afternoon' and 'dusk.' The tone uses terms like 'transform,' 'optimized,' and 'evidence,' indicating sincere interest and a desire to apply the insights, with some discussion of biological mechanisms adding depth to the engagement.

AgreementStrong agreement

Many discussions reference empirical evidence and scientific reviews supporting the idea that late afternoon or early evening training yields better performance, indicating strong consensus.

InterestHigh interest

Participants find the topic compelling, as evidenced by expressions like 'I find this interesting' and references to personal athletic experience, reflecting high curiosity.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts delve into scientific mechanisms, cite specific studies, and discuss practical implications, demonstrating deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions emphasize the potential for optimizing training routines based on this research, highlighting moderate influence on training strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • The article reviews how the time of day affects physical performance, highlighting clear effects during anaerobic activities with peak performances in the late afternoon and lower performances in the early morning.
  • Regular training at a specific time of day can improve performance at that time, with morning training potentially increasing morning performance to match or surpass its usual low levels, and evening training enhancing late afternoon performance.
  • While these adaptations seem linked to changes in hormone levels, the exact biological mechanisms behind this time-of-day specific training effect are not fully understood.]

Top posts

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

@Ekwall Alltså, forskning

Aug 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 7,918 followers View post →
The Metabolic Coach
@Ben_Metabolic · X

@Hugo_EAPA https://t.co/EnHTKtFLH1 "la puissance et les hormones chez des hommes s'entraînant le matin (7 h à 9 h) par rapport à l'après-midi (17 h à 19 h). [] que la force maximale et la puissance maximale étaient légèrement meilleures dans l'après-midi par rapport au matin."

Nov 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 118 followers View post →
Felipe Maion
@felipemaion · X

@KhalKastro Evidências científicas apontam que é no período do final da tarde/início da noite. https://t.co/KXESkf5hHO https://t.co/kDhYMuG05b https://t.co/11Qj8eTAmS E também que manter a rotina de horário é vantajoso: https://t.co/aqkFDKdeQW

May 7, 2024 · 1 like · 429 followers View post →
Fredrik Gyllensten
@fredarn · X

Mer info fra @MennoHenselmans https://t.co/PieXvOyQeV Kilder: https://t.co/QgJwiY96um https://t.co/ddLm597ojh

Dec 12, 2022 · 1 like · 335 followers View post →
Pablo Carrillo (PhD season)
@pablicm87 · X

@pedroyalgomas Chtourou, H., & Souissi, N. (2012). The effect of training at a specific time of day: a review. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 26(7), 1984–2005. https://t.co/OUpHmgZmhv

Mar 24, 2022 · 1 like · 247 followers View post →
Dusk & Dawn
@Dusk_and_Dawn_V · X

@PeterAttiaMD In terms of exercise, there is a lot of research showing enhanced performance of anaerobic and aerobic exercise in late afternoon/early evening, Especially around the dusk period 1)https://t.co/2enihunYoE 2)https://t.co/M12YIziYD5 3) molecular mechanisms: https://t.co/8Ub9kv0M6i

Oct 3, 2021 · 1 like · 154 followers View post →

All mentions

Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

@Ekwall Alltså, forskning

Aug 9, 2024 · 2 likes · 7,918 followers View post →
Felipe Maion
@felipemaion · X

@KhalKastro Evidências científicas apontam que é no período do final da tarde/início da noite. https://t.co/KXESkf5hHO https://t.co/kDhYMuG05b https://t.co/11Qj8eTAmS E também que manter a rotina de horário é vantajoso: https://t.co/aqkFDKdeQW

May 7, 2024 · 1 like · 429 followers View post →
AI Longevity-Hub
@AILongevity_hub · X

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Jan 19, 2024 · 1 like · 71 followers View post →
Sarah Jones
@sarah_joness8_ · X

Jan 16, 2024 · 135 followers View post →
The Metabolic Coach
@Ben_Metabolic · X

@Hugo_EAPA https://t.co/EnHTKtFLH1 "la puissance et les hormones chez des hommes s'entraînant le matin (7 h à 9 h) par rapport à l'après-midi (17 h à 19 h). [] que la force maximale et la puissance maximale étaient légèrement meilleures dans l'après-midi par rapport au matin."

Nov 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 118 followers View post →
ZangPT
@AMZangDPT · X

Is there an optimal time of day to exercise? I find this topic interesting as a (former) competitive athlete thinking about when I performed (still perform) best. https://t.co/Jg4qJjN7DP

Aug 12, 2023 · 237 followers View post →
Fredrik Gyllensten
@fredarn · X

Mer info fra @MennoHenselmans https://t.co/PieXvOyQeV Kilder: https://t.co/QgJwiY96um https://t.co/ddLm597ojh

Dec 12, 2022 · 1 like · 335 followers View post →
Pablo Carrillo (PhD season)
@pablicm87 · X

@pedroyalgomas Chtourou, H., & Souissi, N. (2012). The effect of training at a specific time of day: a review. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 26(7), 1984–2005. https://t.co/OUpHmgZmhv

Mar 24, 2022 · 1 like · 247 followers View post →
Dusk & Dawn
@Dusk_and_Dawn_V · X

@PeterAttiaMD In terms of exercise, there is a lot of research showing enhanced performance of anaerobic and aerobic exercise in late afternoon/early evening, Especially around the dusk period 1)https://t.co/2enihunYoE 2)https://t.co/M12YIziYD5 3) molecular mechanisms: https://t.co/8Ub9kv0M6i

Oct 3, 2021 · 1 like · 154 followers View post →