AM or PM workouts most successful :-)

Shakila87
Shakila87 Posts: 70
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Need opinions: I usually work out in the evenings..however, I've been working out in the morning and evenings lately. Which is more effective, AM or PM workouts? How do you guys feel about eating dinner after working out? Thoughts please..and have a blessed and woderful day :-)

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  • SteffieMark
    SteffieMark Posts: 1,719 Member
    I think whatever way you are doing it, is working! Because you look beautiful!

    To my actual opinion. I really don't know that it makes a ton of difference when you workout or when you eat. I am up at all hours of the night, sometimes not able to sleep until 3 AM. I'll hit the treadmill at 2 AM if that's what I feel like doing. It will help me get tired enough to stop fidgeting. I know everyone is different and I am certainly not an expert. I just know what works for me. I look forward to seeing some knowledgeable replies too.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    the best time to work out is the time you can stay most consistent with, whether thats am or pm or whenever
  • RipperSB
    RipperSB Posts: 315 Member
    the best time to work out is the time you can stay most consistent with, whether thats am or pm or whenever

    And that's why I always work out in the morning... I get it done and out of the way. I used do noon or after work PT but it was just too easy to blow it off with some excuse.
  • _hi_hat3r_
    _hi_hat3r_ Posts: 423 Member
    AM .....get it done and out the way
  • Laurelje
    Laurelje Posts: 167 Member
    So agree with first thing in the morning, and getting it out of the way. People think I'm crazy for getting up at 0400 to hit the gym, but most days work gets crazy and I have no other time. I tried lunch time, and it was too inconvenient and time-consuming. By the time I get done with work, I am too exhausted to even look at my running shoes or think about going to the gym. I know if I burned my calories in the morning, the toughest pary of my day is over, and it's all downhill from there! ;-)
  • Shakila87
    Shakila87 Posts: 70
    Thank you!! It looks like the AM is what it will be then!! Thanks Steffie!! I also like the working out when I can't sleep idea too!
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    everyone is different. personally, i like a.m.
  • TylerJ76
    TylerJ76 Posts: 4,375 Member
    I do both.
  • Darkskinned88
    Darkskinned88 Posts: 1,177 Member
    I workout in the morning, not because its ridiculously crowded in the PM but i feel better my workout is done early and i have the rest of the day to not worry
  • Begood03
    Begood03 Posts: 1,259 Member
    For me, after work workouts are best. There is no way I could get up at 0 dark 30 and really work out like I do. But that's me.
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    I don't think it matters... as long as you are working out!

    Personally, I prefer to workout in the mornings. If I plan on working out in the evening then I'm more likely to talk myself out of it and hit the couch instead.
  • tcbutler
    tcbutler Posts: 146
    the best time to work out is the time you can stay most consistent with, whether thats am or pm or whenever

    And that's why I always work out in the morning... I get it done and out of the way. I used do noon or after work PT but it was just too easy to blow it off with some excuse.

    ^^^this

    I feel I have a much better day if I get a workout in before work.
  • JudyL5305
    JudyL5305 Posts: 196 Member
    I think the best thing is too find out what works best for you and go with that one. I prefer evening workouts but I also like to workout a bit in the morning too. MY main workout is always in the evening I feel I have much more energy from the day.
  • ktdid1133
    ktdid1133 Posts: 5 Member
    I don't think it matters really...but I prefer AM...that way I don't have a chance to make excuses later in the day..and I will!
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
    I am usually too tired in the afternoon to workout. So I get up at 5:30 am to go workout.
  • africaa
    africaa Posts: 228
    Well I workout both in the morning and in the evening...I find that I'm more tired in the morning and it's drag getting through my workouts but in the evening I'm more energized from being up all day and it helps me sleep :)
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    I get ready with my youngest child (6) and follow him out the door in the morning. That way I cannot find other things to do and miss my workout. If I try to put it off until "later" it will never happen!
  • omanitshann
    omanitshann Posts: 179
    For me AM workouts work best for me. I like getting it out of the way, and it helps me feel better throughout the day. Only downside to working out in the morning is I feel like I don't have as much energy as I do in the evening.
  • kevin3344
    kevin3344 Posts: 702 Member
    I've never been a morning person so I've always worked out in the evenings! Also, that's when the run club I belong to runs -- after work!

    Honestly though I don't think it matters. I've always been between 167-172 lbs and it's mostly been my diet....I've always been pretty good about eating healthy even before finding MFP....to each his own I guess. Do what works for you.
  • Qatsi
    Qatsi Posts: 2,191 Member
    I'm another morning workout person. It's too easy for me to make excuses to blow off exercising after work. I just had to learn to get up with the alarm instead of hitting the snooze button for an hour and a half...
  • MNguerita
    MNguerita Posts: 199 Member
    I usually work out PM, but that is because my gym is not open 24/7 so don't have the opportunity to go in the am, unless I am off one day, but everyone is right I think....whatever time will keep you going is he right time
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    I think when you workout should depend on what your work hours are, the type of work you do, and whether you want to work out in a gym or outside.

    For me to use my prime energy first thing in the morning would make my afternoons hard at work. If I wait until after work, exercise will re-energize me by dealing with the stress from the day. I also have a very hard time getting up before the sun rises. Generally, I like to workout after dinner, but before sunset. I tend to exercise outdoors.
  • KeriW626
    KeriW626 Posts: 430
    i work out in the am, first thing. It energizes me for my day. I love the endorphines. I dont do caffine gotta get the endorphines. However, My main work out is alternating walking then lifting. In the winter time due to extreme cold, I walk in the after noon when it warmest. So i have to go with, what ever works best with you. and you do look great.
  • Shakila87
    Shakila87 Posts: 70
    Thanks for your input!! I agree with mornings. I do like evenings too because I get off work at 5:00PM and the gym is litterally right across the street. Since the weather has been beautiful I have not been wanting to go to the gym period, let alone after work . So I have been getting up early to do workout dvds at home, the morning workouts allow me to have more time with my family in the evenings. I read a blog... said if you workout in the evenings eat a small dinner..that's hard to do after a workout I'm starved. Thanks again :-)
  • Shakila87
    Shakila87 Posts: 70
    i work out in the am, first thing. It energizes me for my day. I love the endorphines. I dont do caffine gotta get the endorphines. However, My main work out is alternating walking then lifting. In the winter time due to extreme cold, I walk in the after noon when it warmest. So i have to go with, what ever works best with you. and you do look great.

    Thank you!!
  • Shakila87
    Shakila87 Posts: 70
    Well I workout both in the morning and in the evening...I find that I'm more tired in the morning and it's drag getting through my workouts but in the evening I'm more energized from being up all day and it helps me sleep :)

    I agree: I get good sleep after and good workout and a hot shower!!
  • taintedbutterfly18
    taintedbutterfly18 Posts: 189 Member
    I work until 5 and go to the local YMCA by 5:30. i take classes presently 3 times a week. I think of it as my 2nd job! Love my classes.
  • Shakila87
    Shakila87 Posts: 70
    I do like evening workouts especially after a hard day at work!! Lately it has been difficult to schedule them in..I'm so antsy to get out of work and go home,
  • Shakila87
    Shakila87 Posts: 70
    Classes are THEE best they keep me motivated. I do Zumba, Body Pump and a strength-toning class :-)

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