While some people are up at the crack of dawn to lace up their running shoes, others can't fathom a workout before noon or get up from their lovely bed. Finding the perfect time to exercise is as much about personal preference as it is physiology. Exercise is supposed to feel good, but if muscles are tight in the morning or working out too late disrupts sleep, it can feel counterproductive          Afternoon Advantages (4:00pm) Plenty of people tout the benefits of early morning sweat sessions, but if you can't fit in, in a workout before noon, don't sweat it. Research suggest the body could adapt to regular gym dates, so if we hit the weight room every day at 4 p.m., eventually we might perform better at that time than at any other time of day. These findings are similar to  earlier research , which suggests that sticking to a specific workout time can result in better performance, higher oxygen consumption, and lower perceived exhaustion. But scheduling

                                                         May 1 2019 Popular protein great for increasing muscle mass, but could reduce your life-span researchers say to vary protein intake    Amino acids have long been touted by the fitness and bodybuilding communities for their muscle building benefits. From ultra-bulk protein powders to lean mass-promoting snack bars, there's no shortage of products available for those seeking a muscle boost.    However, protein popularity has also meant that less attention has been paid to researching its potentially negative side-effects. BCAAs great for adding muscle mass, but science says you could pay for it later       "While diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates were shown to be beneficial for reproductive function, they had detrimental effects for health in mid-late life, and also led to a shortened lifespan," she explained.   "What this new research has shown is that amino acid balance is importan