Does anyone workout in the MORNING????

Mahdi22

Hey, I would like to workout in the morning but often find it very difficult to do, so I always do it in the evening.

What's your morning routine? Do you have any tips or how you have the motivation...Or anything to share lol I really want to workout in the morning and make it a lifestyle

Annac863

I workout in the morning after my son gets on the school bus. It works for me since I eat steel cut oatmeal every morning for breakfast and they take about 30 minutes to get done. I drink half a protein shake and do the 30ds since it only takes about 30 minutes so when I'm done I can eat shower and be out the door.

BurningChrome44

I workout in the morning because I tend to be able to push myself harder. I just cut out tv at night and wake up a little earlier.

dbanks80

Taking a shower helps to wake me up. Once I do that I am good to go.

Mahdi22

BurningChrome44 wrote: »

I workout in the morning because I tend to be able to push myself harder. I just cut out tv at night and wake up a little earlier.

What time do you wake up? And do you eat before your workout?

Jthanmyfitnesspal

I hate working out in the morning. But I love having worked out in the morning. Sad dilemma.

JestaCat

I workout at 5:30am - find it's best to get going before my brain gets me into procrastination mode (ie: I'm there and have started before I realise I'm not fully awake). Initially I didn't eat but found my energy levels too low - so started having a few spoons of natural yoghurt before leaving the house (about half hour before starting pre-workout stretching) and a pre-workout electrolyte style drink before/during workout.
Now, about 6 months on, I have introduced a small amount of cold, soaked overnight oats (about 1/4 cup) with the yoghurt as my energy levels were falling mid-workout. So far it's working.

I've had a few requirements to workout in the evening and h.a.t.e.d it ... gut full from the days food and head full from work and people and all I wanted to do was give up and go home. Some people like the after work de-stress, good for them! :-D

Best of luck to you!

cheriej2042

I workout at 530am and I am not a morning person. I do it because my metabolism is very slow and I find if I workout early it gets my system going for the day. Also I'm too tired in the evening to workout and most places are more crowded at night. I eat my breakfast within 30 minutes of finishing my workout and it seems to work for me. I used to wait until I showered, got ready etc and by then I was starving. I just have my breakfast in the car(gluten free oatmeal cup or reduced fat turkey bacon sandwich from Starbucks with a coffee). When I first decided to workout in the morning I made a commitment to try it for 2 weeks. After that I was used to it so it wasn't so hard.

Mahdi22

cheriej2042 wrote: »

I workout at 530am and I am not a morning person. I do it because my metabolism is very slow and I find if I workout early it gets my system going for the day. Also I'm too tired in the evening to workout and most places are more crowded at night. I eat my breakfast within 30 minutes of finishing my workout and it seems to work for me. I used to wait until I showered, got ready etc and by then I was starving. I just have my breakfast in the car(gluten free oatmeal cup or reduced fat turkey bacon sandwich from Starbucks with a coffee). When I first decided to workout in the morning I made a commitment to try it for 2 weeks. After that I was used to it so it wasn't so hard.

How do you have energy to do your workout tho? Do u eat anything before your workout?

Because ive tried it once and I was starving and didn't have energy to continue my workout

kimothy38

I usually work out at 6am. I don't have anything to eat beforehand as I can't stand the thought of eating at that time of day. I'm not a morning person but as it turns out it's the best time for me and less busy at the gym. I have all my clothes ready the night before to minimise thinking when I stumble out of bed. I'm usually in bed by 9-10pm.

hcolligan

I tried working out in the evening but found there were too many distractions and I'd no energy. It was hard starting to get up early but now it's habit. Up at 6.30, cup of coffee and either run or home workout. Overnight oats for breakfast to save time.

ladyshellbelle

Morning,

I hit the gym or pool at 6.30am each morning, do 30 mins and then shower and work. I chose a gym next to where I work so I would have to do the journey anyway. Im lucky as my family is grown up but the routine is hard some days and I want to stay in bed and some times I do, but I don't beat myself up, I just watch what I eat that day and work harder the next morning.
There is nothing better than leaving work knowing I have already done my exercise and can just go home
good luck x

KateTii

I used to be a night gym person. However, starting university via correspondence and my second job meant that any night I wasn't working would need to be spent studying.

So, despite absolutely hating the idea, I started in the mornings. And now I love it - same routines as before, but starting the day off that way is so invigorating.

Either way, my recommendation would be to fit it in the best time frame that suits your lifestyle.

Christine_72

I just can't find the motivation to do anything energetic in the morning, it takes me a few hours and cups of coffee for my legs to start moving properly! Before then my legs feel like butter or like I'm walking in quicksand!

PatanjaliTwist

I've been a wee hours of the morn' workout nutter for a few wks now & am quite enjoying it. As someone who can get so glommed up in work I forget to eat, drink, take a break or workout, I decided to figure out another way to take better care of myself & fit in exercise at any opportunity. If I don't do it earlier, I often have an excuse as I'm too mentally exhausted end of day.

Every day for 2-wks, I've been to bed earlier & woken up at 2:30am on my own (first time ever sans alarm), so exercise is 3-4am. I've never looked forward to exercise before, but this new schedule seems to be doing the trick in making me look forward to rolling out of bed & onto a yoga mat. It helps that I keep the middle of the floor empty for a ready made workout area & weights & yoga accessories are all within easy reach.

It's worked for me, so far & did require just making a decision to change. I dreaded thinking about it at first, as a lifetime night owl & now like the jolt of energy I get from an early morning workout, rather than it coming from boatloads of java.

My suggestion would be to try something different & re-arrange your schedule for a 2-wk trial. If you don't like it, you can switch back to what currently works for you. Good luck!

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SweatsOnSunday

I'm a morning guy. If I don't work out first thing, I know it will not happen at the end of the day. Life has a way of interfering with the best plans.

I get up, sip a coffee, go run, and then start my day. I run on an empty stomach. The only times I have ever eaten was when I was doing serious workouts -- as in, a few hours of exercise. Then I might eat a little oatmeal, or a powerbar, or a gel, depending on what I had planned. Post-workout breakfast at my desk is the norm. Usually, the first 1/2 hour of my work day is going through emails and office stuff, so nibbling at breakfast as I do it is not a problem.

I like the sense of accomplishment with a morning workout. And I like knowing that I am going into the day with a calorie deficit.

I agree with @PatanjaliTwist. Give it a try for 2 weeks. If it doesn't work for you, try another time slot. The key is to find a timetable that works with your body and your life.

cityruss

I work mostly lates, nights or on-call shifts by choice so 99% of my workouts are mornings.

Up, breakfast, kids sorted, dogs walked, kids off to school, gym.

redrumkitty

I'm in bed by 9.30pm and up at 5.30am with my jawbone up band waking me up in a light rem cycle. I run 5kms Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, and wake up at 5.30 on Tuesday and Thursdays even though I don't need to so I stay in the routine. I don't eat beforehand. On the weekend I go on a 5-8km hike with friends during the day.

HM2206

I workout in the morning because it's the only way I can squeeze it in. After work I can't get myself to the gym.

But to be honest, I am SO TIRED. I went this morning at 7am, got about 7 hrs of sleep but now I just want to sleep. Its 1 pm here and I have no energy, even after lunch

Penthesilea514

I work out in the morning because I make too many excuses at night and I like how I feel after I work out in the morning. I am in the gym by 5:45am and work out for 45 minutes. I workout fasted and then usually have coffee and protein shake for breakfast at work (7:30am).

I used to really struggle with waking up. I have this free app I use called Alarmy which has seriously helped me (I have an Iphone, don't know if there is an Android version). It forces me to do math (ugh) and answer a certain amount correctly in order to set off the alarm. There is also a photo mode where the alarm won't turn off unless you take a picture of a pre-determined place (bathroom, front door, wherever). I love that I could customize the Alarm's math problems from how many I need to do to how hard they are to answer. That way, I can't just do the math and fall asleep (which I could seriously do).

I have been using it for a month and a half now- no problems at all. I also have all my clothes/water bottle ready to go in the morning so all I need to do is dress, grab them, and get out the door. Prep will make early morning workouts even easier.

Good luck!

Ironandwine69

I am up at 4am. Gym at 6am. Work 8 am.
Alarm clock used to work. Now it's a routine, so I'm up with or without alarm clock.

ChelzFit

It depends on my day what time I work out, but it is always in the morning. If I have something planned in the morning I will get up around 5:30 to workout....if I don't I will wait till my daughter gets picked up for preschool and then workout around 8:30. What made it easy for me is having everything in my basement. I know if I actually had to drive to the gym, it would take more motivation. I like getting my workouts over with first thing, that way I don't have to stress to find time to fit them in if I get too busy.

Gallowmere1984

It varies a lot, as I do field work, and times can shift depending upon how far from home I am, ship times, etc. However, for the last week it's been the following:

1:30-2:30: wake up, pee, weigh in and take orthostatic readings for TRAC, start food prep for the day.
3:30-3:45: food prep done.
3:50: take subjective measurements for TRAC.
4:00: first round of stims.
4:15: pre-lift food.
4:45: pre-workout.
5:20: leave for gym.
5:30: start warm-up sets.
6:30-7:00: post-lift food.
7:05-7:30: leave for work.
8:00: second bout of post lift food.
8:15-8:30: arrive at work.

knempress

Up at 4:45, workout starts by 5 or 5:10. It is difficult to get up, but I just make myself do it. Once I'm dressed and the workout starts, I'm usually fine - the hardest part is getting your feet on the floor. I have little kids and a busy job, and I would never get it done at night. I used to feel like I needed to eat beforehand, but now I prefer doing it before I eat. If you feel like you don't have enough energy to get through fasted, you could try having a small snack beforehand. When I was much younger (before husband and kids), I used to meet some friends at the gym at 7:30 every evening and work out then. It would never work for me now, though. The most important thing is that you find something that works for you (i.e. something you will do every day).

liftorgohome

Wake up at 5am, throw on clothes then drive 40 minutes to my work and go in the fitness center and workout from 6-7am, then shower and go to work. If I oversleep then I workout during work. Can't turn down a free gym at work!!

slinky_shaz

i used to workout at night until i posted here about preferences on am or pm excersise.

i really changed my thinking and now i workout in the morning. i'm up at 6am, have a quick coffee and then i workout at home. i'm usually done by 7:15am and it's set me up for the day ahead of work.

if you can try switching for a few weeks, you soon adjust to it.

i much prefer getting it out of the way rather than having to find time after a days work, sorting kids and dinner etc.

STLBADGIRL

Prep your mind, work/work out clothes, lunch, and toiletries bag, alarm...get some rest, set a schedule when you will do your morning workouts (M-W-F or whatever)
Record a video promising yourself that you are going to the gym in the a.m. and don't freaking let yourself down
Set Alarm & respect the alarm and wake up.
Don't get side tracked (watching tv or the news, checking ig/facebook, or with your excuses)
Dress and go
Watch how good you feel knowing that you kept your promise to yourself.
Wake up and do it again.

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This is literally my story and testimony. I had on my mission board for months to go to the gym in the morning for at least 2 xs a week. And I could not do it - but the truth is - I had to really make it up in my mind! When I did that, it was on and popping. I go in the mornings 4 times a week!

You can do it!!!!

Bakins929

I work out only in the morning. When I was in the military, I found it great to work out in the morning because you can literally be 1/2 asleep for a lot of it and not even realize you are doing it. I usually get up early, have 2 cups of coffee, one sipped, one with some ice and chugged, take care of business and head out for a run or the gym. Go to bed early, get up early. No snooze!! Get up! Most important part is going to bed early so you get enough sleep.

After you do it for a while, it will become second nature and you will miss not working out in the mornings. You don't spend all day dreading the gym, or the run, either. The work is all done by the time you get to your job and you can feel like you have already accomplished a lot before you even start work.

cwolfman13

I prefer to workout in the evening, but in the summer that means I would ride in the heat of the day so in summer I typically get up early to ride...my motivation is not melting in the desert heat.

janejellyroll

I struggled for years to work out in the morning until it finally clicked how much I enjoyed spending my afterwork time with my husband and dogs. Once my after-work priorities were clear, it became easy to wake up.

It's also a really great feeling to have it done before I get to work -- I never have to struggle with last-minute changes of plan interfering with my workout and in the summer I get my runs done before it's really hot.