Night workouts aren't always detrimental to health

INSOMNIAC since his college days, Ronit hits the gym past midnight and sweats it out for about two hours after a light meal. He says, "There are lesser chances of skipping exercise if you choose to do it in the night. There is peace in the gym and trainers can give you exclusive attention.

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Nilendra Kelgane, a call centre employee, has no choice but to pump iron at 3 am after his work. "We lead a very unhealthy lifestyle, with irregular sleep pattern and intake of food. So, working out is a must. Though I am aware that scientifically, 7 am and 4 pm are best for working out, I can't help but gym in the night. Given a choice, I would exercise in the morning," he adds.

Like Ronit and Nilendra, there are hundreds of professionals airline crews, advertising and media executives, editors, actors, models who are midnight fitness freaks. While for most of these professionals, exercising during the day is a problem due to their work schedule, many prefer night workout simply because they are night owls. And with 24-hour gyms gradually mushrooming in the city, it perfectly suits their routine.