Because eating in the evening has been known to be associated with weight gain, some fitness authorities believe that exercise in the evening may counteract a tendency toward weight gain. Since the body's metabolic rate stays elevated after exercise and the rate is increased in proportion to the intensity of the exercise, a good brisk walk in the evening could be a very good weight loss technique. But remember that going to bed immediately after exercising is not conducive to falling asleep. Rather, eat your evening meal after exercising and allow a couple of hours to allow your body to settle down before going to bed. Find a regimen that you like, and then decide that you are going to improve and maintain your fitness level.
Perseverance is the key.
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