I wake up at 4 am to train..anyone else?
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chicklidell
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I have a crazy busy life. With 7 children, a career and little time to breathe, I find that waking up at 4 to start my training for 4:30energizes me, and gives me a sense of control over the remainder of my day. Am I the only nut on here to train this early in the a.m?
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Crazy!!!!! I cant work out in the morning, it makes me feel really faint so do it in the evening. But whatever works best for you0
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If that works for you, that's all that matters. Personally, I find that sleep is just as important as anything else (ESPECIALLY if you're training or an avid athlete/bodybuilder or the like), so as long as you're still getting a good 6-8 hours of sleep every night, train on! If not, I'd consider adjusting your schedule if at all possible, BUT... that's not my call, just my two cents.
But like I said, whatever works for you!
Love and Alohas,
Ihilani Kapuniai0 -
BTW, I love your pics! You're a hottie! =D
Love and Alohas,
Ihilani Kapuniai0 -
BTW, I love your pics! You're a hottie! =D
Love and Alohas,
Ihilani Kapuniai
Thanks, and i'm in bed by 9pm..i'm an old chick, need my beauty sleep! lol0 -
What time do you get to bed? I'm going to have to start waking up really early when I get back to school (not by choice). I just wanted to get a good idea of what time I should set for myself to get to bed so I don't wake up and ignore my morning lift starting in a couple of weeks0
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BTW, I love your pics! You're a hottie! =D
Love and Alohas,
Ihilani Kapuniai
Thanks, and i'm in bed by 9pm..i'm an old chick, need my beauty sleep! lol0 -
Wow, you are really dedicated ! I find the best time for me is when my daughter is doing her home work. I do a zumba video or cardio video. Sometimes, if her homework is light I make her go for a walk with me around the neighborhood. At first she protests, but after we walk a bit, she starts talking and forgets about the exercise part.:happy:0
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Wow, you are really dedicated ! I find the best time for me is when my daughter is doing her home work. I do a zumba video or cardio video. Sometimes, if her homework is light I make her go for a walk with me around the neighborhood. At first she protests, but after we walk a bit, she starts talking and forgets about the exercise part.:happy:
In complete honesty. I work out only in the afternoon/p.m if I absolutely have to. I can't sleep at night if I workout too closely to my bed time. I find the only time I can stay focused and commited and work out giving 100% is first thing in the morning. It also helps that there's only a very small handful of people in the gym at that hour, and no one in the pool..lol0 -
Wow! I can barely get to work for 9am never mind go to the gym in the morning. And i dont have kids!!! That's inspiring love!!!0
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No you're not the only one! Hello fellow morning-exercisers! Now I don't feel so crazy!
I wake up at 5:15am ... to get the first train that gets me to the gym after it opens at 6:30am. After work I find I'm more tired and its easier to skip the gym in favour of working late/meeting friends/just collasping on the sofa at home.
At least I get to take advantage of using their hot water and electricity for my shower and hair washing before I go to workSometimes saving money is the only thing that gets me to the gym!
Its nice being able to get to the office and know I've already done a good thing for myself before 9am too. I totally recommend morning workouts even though it means going to bed around 10/11pm!0 -
I also get up at 4am to work out 4-5 days a week and go to bed at 9. I only have one child, you are amazing to have the energy to do everything you do AND workout at 4am. Amazing!0
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I have sleep issues
So I workout when I wake up, get it done and back to sleep0 -
I have a crazy busy life. With 7 children, a career and little time to breathe, I find that waking up at 4 to start my training for 4:30energizes me, and gives me a sense of control over the remainder of my day. Am I the only nut on here to train this early in the a.m?
I'm up @ 2AM and out and about.0 -
I am in the early to bed early to rise club. It's just my cycle. But I am lamer than you. Go to bed at 9 and get up at 5. LOL!
Good for you for working it in!0 -
I dont do it all the time but I am learning that it is the best time for me to get my workout in and start my day right!0
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I'm up at 4.30 to get to the gym, workout and be home by 6 on workdays0
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I have a crazy busy life. With 7 children, a career and little time to breathe, I find that waking up at 4 to start my training for 4:30energizes me, and gives me a sense of control over the remainder of my day. Am I the only nut on here to train this early in the a.m?0
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It's 5am here, and I just finished my workout (woke up at 3:30am). I have to get it in before my 2 yr old wakes up, or I'll never be able to get it done. And it helps me feel energized the rest of the morning.
But, I also have the luxury of taking a quick nap when he goes down for his nap. :-)
For me, I can only workout in the morning. It helps me to mentally stay on track the rest of the day (if I want to eat something unhealthy, I don't, because I don't want to waste my workout).0 -
Yep I am a 4am riser!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Best time to get stuck into it for sure!0
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I consistently (most days) get up at 4:30 to be at the gym at 5. One good reason - it is easier to get a lane in the pool - the other good reason ... I don't always know when I can get out of the office.0
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