There are ways to mitigate the “clock problem” from a performance standpoint. If changing your clock has inspired you to work out in the morning, science suggests that increasing your core temperature and going through a good warm-up sequence can help improve your lifting in the early hours.
Conversely, if daylight savings forces you to train after dark, you might be in for a pleasant surprise. Your natural strength capabilities maintain a strong relationship with your body’s personal circadian rhythm. Research, while not extensive, has revealed that your strength potential may be at its highest between 4 and 6 p.m.
