Morning workouts

susi88star

I'm just proud of you! I've been walking on & off treadmill for a year. Finally I jumped to a small jog going 3.5mph for 30 min. It's a chore, but it makes me feel good about myself. I'm a bit sporadic, but I'd say 3-4 times a week. I haven't seen weight loss, that is why I'm here at this sight. I wanted to start calorie counting & portion control. But I'm here to say, mornings are my favorite time. It's just more likely to happen rather than any other time. I make it first thing, like you too! Good job!

bebeisfit

I think that when you first decide to work out in the mornings, you need to commit to it 5 days a week. It's too easy to skip a day. Also, you don't have to do your entire workout if you don't have time - if you only have 15 minutes, then do 15 minutes. Just do something every day. I used to have a few 15 - 30 min DVDs when I was really time crunched (a practice I should re-instate).
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Having everything ready the night before is also crucial. Have the coffee ready to go or on a timer. Know what you'll eat and possibly have it ready or on the counter. And get your workout gear all together. I've blown off my workout more times than I'd like to admit because my I-pod wasn't charged, my favorite shorts were dirty or something similar.

I hope you'll try the morning workout - I love it.

tjcuts339

It is mind SET. My stuff is in gym bag. Allways. I shoot for 7 days for ever!! You see the same Diehards. Every day It's funny you don't know them personally. But you do know them from the gym .But when you don't show up. Weather or family or work they do notice. And they show concerns for where you were. Just like friend s on your MVP. They are keeping you accountable and that's amazing. We are all truly keeping the faith.!!

sengalissa

heidispideymfp wrote: »

for those of you who have to workout in the morning : how do you motivate yourself to get moving so early??

I'm finding the only time I have for a workout is 5:00 - 5:30 or 6:00 am . I'm struggling though. My brain is foggy before my coffee, and my body is sluggish. How do I get myself up and moving, when the prospect of rather drinking my cup of coffee in peace, before the chaos of family life starts?

workout time is the best time of my day! No kids fighting, no laundry, no work, no meetings. Just me and the satisfying feeling of being able to do what I want plus something that's good for me.
I rarely have difficulties getting out of bed. Workouts are not a chore, they are a cherished luxury I grant myself!

(Homeschooling mom of 5 kids...)

takumar

I've always been an early riser (4:00 am) so jumping from bed to rowing machine for a 2000m row is the first thing I do. I feel much looser after a 14 minute session. Then shower, shave and off to the gym for a real one hour workout by 7:00am.

tjcuts339

Agreed. 100 percent. Really ready for anything and everything in the day.You have all ready Kicked IT. Bring on class I just came from Recess. Really ready to go now. Bring it!!

omaseng

Thanks heidispideymfp for posting this!
I definitely need motivation to do morning workouts and the suggestions in these posts are awesome!

MostlyWater

I got used to it but it took time. I'd conk out early in the evening though.

heidispideymfp

Thanks all your suggestions are awesome! I've set my alarm for 5, so I'm getting used to the hour, and yesterday I even slept in my workout clothes so that id have no excuse, and then my son woke at 4:45, and was up for the day, so that was that

abarriere

I have to get up twice during the work week at 4:15 to make my 5 am workouts. I make sure to schedule one of them with my personal trainer, that way i know I will get up if I have an appointment. I schedule my other 3 workouts friday-sunday at a more reasonable hour, usually afternoon or mid-morning and my husband either watches the baby or we bring him to the gym with us. With working and a family, it's either work out at 5 am during the week or not at all.

I also pack everything (work clothes, lunch and snacks for the next day, etc) the night before and sleep in my workout clothes. I am still working on the routine though because I forgot my work dress today and had to rush home all frazzled.

Valtishia

I just know if it doesn't happen in the morning, it isn't going to happen.

I pack everything I need for the gym the night before. Change of clothes, lunch for work, etc.

I wake up at 6am, shower, then breakfast for the toddler and some huggle snuggles My husband takes care of dressing her and bringing her to daycare. So after I drink my protein shake and dress in my workout gear, I leave at 7am (walk to the gym which is 30 minutes away), do my routine until 8:15am, get ready to leave.. out by 8:25am.. walk the rest of the way to work (approx another 30 minutes) and voila!!

pplastics

Anytime I am lying there not wanting to get up and workout, I think this to myself:

Which will you regret more, working out or not working out? The answer has never been the first one. Gets me up every time.

AnneMelody

I love my early morning workout, it's me time!! And definitely sets me up for the day, gym Monday Wednesday and Friday, swim Tuesday and Thursday, the swim days are most certainly the easiest days to get up, but I love the feeling of going to work, already having ticked the exercise box!!

SuggaD

I just do it. The cold days are hard though. I go out to run M, W, F, out to cycle, S, Su, and out to masters swim, T, Th. So in the evening, unless its a weights day, I don't have to worry about working out if I dont feel like it. Set multiple alarms if you have to. And I find it easiest when I need an indoor workout, to watch TV while getting it done. I can't tell you how many must see TV series I've seen that way.

heidispideymfp

I actually got up at 5, drank my coffee and did a quick 10 minute workout! It was a short one, but it was more than I've ever done at that time so I'm pretty stocked. I got up, had my first cup of coffee, realised id forgotten to charge my iPad, but remembered downloading Hot5 onto my phone , so did the warm up and arms workout. I'm pretty chuffed for eventually achieving this . Now to repeat tomorrow

tjcuts339

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takumar wrote: »

I've always been an early riser (4:00 am) so jumping from bed to rowing machine for a 2000m row is the first thing I do. I feel much looser after a 14 minute session. Then shower, shave and off to the gym for a real one hour workout by 7:00am.

I too am with you most Days. Today we are preparing for daughter s wedding. Hate to miss am recess. But this day is for the team!!!!

estitom

Oh my god... I'll just sit here and stare at you amazing morning people

Pipsg1rl

I just started doing morning workouts. Last week was my 2 day in a row "trial period" since my son had late or no swim practice to be at. This week was my true 5 Day Challenge.

I don't like coffee first thing, but I love my PWO (I like Jym or I'm trying to use up the Fast Fuel I got when it was on sale).

Since my son has to be to swim between 5:30-6:30 depending on schedule I'm already working to get out of bed by 5.

Before I started trying to do this I searched the forums and found awesome advice. Some of the best is to put your gear together (IDK how people can sleep in their workout clothes) but I found that needed to include my HRM and my wireless speaker thingy.

I put my timer with my gloves so I don't have to waste time searching in the main bag for it.

I work to eliminate wasted rest periods between sets by putting the weights for the next set together in between rest for the current. I don't have to do that on the weekends.

Even things like letting the dog out and waiting for her to come back in were time thieves.

Luckily I only need to go out to the garage, but I'm learning it takes me 10-15 minutes to even get out there if I let it.

sofaking6

heidispideymfp wrote: »

for those of you who have to workout in the morning : how do you motivate yourself to get moving so early??

I'm finding the only time I have for a workout is 5:00 - 5:30 or 6:00 am . I'm struggling though. My brain is foggy before my coffee, and my body is sluggish. How do I get myself up and moving, when the prospect of rather drinking my cup of coffee in peace, before the chaos of family life starts?

I've been doing it for so long I can't sleep past 5, so I'll tell you my secrets if you tell me how to sleep in on my off days Actually, I guess I just did tell you my secret - you just get used to it after a while. At first my key was to have the coffeemaker go off. I'm such a junkie that the smell of coffee lures me out of bed without fail.

heatherannh23 wrote: »

I listen to podcasts as I work out. Lately it's been Serial. I get up excited to listen to it that I don't go back to sleep once I'm up. Although I'm almost at the end of the season and don't know what to do when it's over.

PM me if you want a list of science/history podcasts.

tjcuts339

The important thing is all are thinking and planning. How THEY can do this with all the busy schedules children / partner spouses exccedra. But the key is you all are playing this out in are mind s. *You are actually beginning to plan your journey. It's you and it's personal me time. You Go do this my friend's. You will feel ready for the day. Good Luck!! You can do this:!!!

allie_00p

I am not a "morning person", or a "night owl", I just like my sleep in general. BUT I know the only way I can get my workouts in consistently is if I do them at 5am.

So I set my alarms (4:45, 4:50, 4:55) and when I started I only got up about 1/3rd of the time, but I just kept setting my alarms every morning, and now I get up every time. I'm not bright and cheery miss sunshine, but I'm up, and after my warm up I feel human.
ETA: Sometimes I take a pre-workout if I'm dragging a bit. I like Optimum Nutrition's Amino Energy, it doesn't make me shaky or upset my stomach like a lot of others.

tjcuts339

It's you time Leaving before any body s up that's my plan. Jumping in car bluetooth your work out tune s. Crank up your tune s pump YOU up. !! Bring it in gym. Your rolling. You feel better. Awake. Really ready for days challenge s

tjcuts339

On rout Going to have some Fun. Yaaay missed yesterday. Felt. Not so good

takumar

tjcuts339 wrote: »

On rout Going to have some Fun. Yaaay missed yesterday. Felt. Not so good

I'm sure your daughter gave you a note excusing yesterday, so it's OK.

tjcuts339

You are right. Thanks 4 like. We will stay strong. Great day and peace. To you have great day
It is!!!

tjcuts339

Feeling strong and focused. Now. .Never stop the jouney. Never!!!!

DorisInTheDena

I've been working out at 5:00 am for three years. I get my clothes out the night before. I buy new tunes every month or so. It's a struggle to get up some days but I JUST DO IT! I can't wake up without working out now. Just make yourself do it. That's all I can say. The proof is in the pudding.

dextersgramps

For me my shift at work starts at 6am and it`s 40 minutes drive so I do my workouts after a 10 hr shift and it can be tough not to say I`ll go tomorrow.On my day off I`ll go @7:30 and what a difference in energy for the rest of the day

Scott2bfit

I'm on my treadmill at 4 AM as I'm usually out the door to work by 6. I envy anyone that can workout after a work day! Even when I get home seems like the phone won't stop ringing. Morning workouts do give you a lot more energy through the day!

Babygi6003

I have 6:00 am workouts Tuesday-Saturday. I always make sure that my workout clothes are laid out so I just have to jump out of bed, get dressed and go workout. I am doing T25 at home so it helps that I don't have to go far to get a good workout in! I've been noticing that now that it's part of my routine, it isn't as hard to wake up anymore!