Morning Workouts

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  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    I'm in bed by 8:30 and up at 3:00. You have to go to sleep early...even over the weekend, or it's just to tough on Mondays.
  • Melaniec78
    Melaniec78 Posts: 259 Member
    I go at 5am. Which I never thought I could manage but it is the only time of day I have no legitamate excuses in the way (to me sleep is not an excuse if I go to bed early). The first week I had to force myself out of bed and by the time I brush my teeth and drive 5 minutes to the gym I am good. Thank god I don't have to talk to anyone my Fiance is quiet and cranky on the car ride too :) I mostly just got up to show him I am more dedicated to this than him, that helped motivate me lol. It is still hard to get up some days and sleep is so enticing but I know if I don't go I need coffee after lunch and if I do I am in an excellent mood without coffee all day.

    Not only is working out at 5am new to me the gym is new to me. First time in my life going to a gym because I was always too scared or thought I would look stupid or waste money, but Ive been going for about a month and a half now. :happy:

    Good luck and if it is important to you- you will make it habit!!!
  • JohnnyBLean
    JohnnyBLean Posts: 67 Member
    I get up at 4:45 a.m. to start my workout. Several years ago, I invested in a health club quality treadmill. I DVR my favorite shows and watch them while I do my morning power walk. Keeping my mind entertained while my body burns calories makes the time just fly by. I also get strength training in 3-4 times a week during lunch. Good luck to you. No excuses.
  • Colleen892
    Colleen892 Posts: 1
    I'm also not a morning person, and I work 2nd shift. I started a water aerobics class that I love, and though it wasn't easy to make it a habit, now when my alarm goes off I look forward to getting in the water and stretching. At first I told myself I just had to show up, but now I'm putting a lot more into it and getting a lot more out! I agree that getting a bag ready the night before is key. I also know exactly what protein shake I'll make. After a couple of weeks of this, I added morning strength training and it wasn't so hard.
    It takes time to make a new habit. Don't beat yourself up and then give up. Just keep setting that alarm.
  • imthejenjen
    imthejenjen Posts: 265 Member
    I'm a stay-at-home mom, but the second I wake up, I start my workout. Reason being: If I wait any longer and don't do it first thing, I will not do it at all. =) I hate working out in AM, but I'm also IN LOVE with working out in the AM. Feels nice to get it out of the way!! :happy: :wink:
  • imthejenjen
    imthejenjen Posts: 265 Member
    If you asked me a few weeks ago, I would have said no chance in hell. Now, however, I find that it's the best way for me to consistently get it done. I love knowing that my workout is mostly behind me all of 40 minutes after I was up. It keeps me from spending the day thinking up excuses for not doing it.

    I feel the EXACT same way!
  • violet976
    violet976 Posts: 310 Member
    I get up at 4:45 a.m. to start my workout. Several years ago, I invested in a health club quality treadmill. I DVR my favorite shows and watch them while I do my morning power walk. Keeping my mind entertained while my body burns calories makes the time just fly by. I also get strength training in 3-4 times a week during lunch. Good luck to you. No excuses.

    *this*. I got myself a cheap, used mp3 player so I could listen to my favorite music or audio books while I walk. Two birds with one stone.
  • MysticRealm
    MysticRealm Posts: 1,264 Member
    I worked out for a while in the mornings and LOVED being done my workouts before work, however I am NOT a morning person. Last month I took off of my riding, so I would get home from work and immediately change and go to the gym in my building. (Except on days when I have my Burlesque class or dance fitness classes which are at 8pm).I work out 5-6 days a week, 2 of those are my classes, 3-4 of those are gym workouts. Now that I am riding again (I ride 5-6 days a week and it takes me a good 2.5 hours to get to the barn, ride and get back) I have been going right after getting back from riding. However the gym has been quite busy during these times so I will have to see if it stays consistent or not. Might have to try to do a morning workout or 2. I don't get home to make supper till 8 or 9 on days I ride and go to the gym so that's tough as well.
  • jhmiron
    jhmiron Posts: 1
    I am not a morning person but I would rather workout in the morning than any other time of day. I started out just doing a three mornings then four and now I workout every morning between 5:15 - 7:00. Give yourself a reward. I would have buy a skinny latte on Friday mornings if I had worked out every morning that week. I learned to love getting up on Fridays! ;) Now I don't think twice about it. I just get up and go and feel good all day! Good Luck!
  • Troublemonster
    Troublemonster Posts: 223 Member
    I am by no means a morning person but on days when I have to be in for a day shift I get my but out of bed and am in the gym by 0630. AS much as I gripe and grumble about being not fully awake yet I always find myself having the BEST workouts on those days. My normal workout time is about 10 am.
  • michelle0989
    michelle0989 Posts: 121 Member
    I am not a morning person but I would rather workout in the morning than any other time of day. I started out just doing a three mornings then four and now I workout every morning between 5:15 - 7:00. Give yourself a reward. I would have buy a skinny latte on Friday mornings if I had worked out every morning that week. I learned to love getting up on Fridays! ;) Now I don't think twice about it. I just get up and go and feel good all day! Good Luck!

    aw i love this idea! thank you for the motivation :)
  • michelle0989
    michelle0989 Posts: 121 Member
    Thank you everyone for all the support and advice! I had my first 6AM workout this morning and I feel great! Here's to making it a habit :) Thanks again, you guys are great!
  • Isaanne
    Isaanne Posts: 41 Member
    So nice to see all the other morning workout folks here!

    I am up at 4:45 and back from the gym by 6:20. Usually 5 days a week and then on the weekend I mix it up and do other stuff.

    If I skip I feel weird.

    My issue is that I don't consistently get enough sleep! Need to get to bed earlier...

    Happy to be friends with other folks who want AM motivation!
  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    I'm a morning exerciser and always have been. Yes, I would prefer to be sleeping but it's the only time of the day that I know I will do it so it has to be done then. I go to a gym though so I don't really need to concern myself with darkness or cold. That would certainly be more than enough of a reason to keep me in bed!
  • iluvprettyshoes
    iluvprettyshoes Posts: 605 Member
    I'm up at 4 am and at the gym by 5 am when it opens. Usually I go to bed between 9-10 pm.
    Feel free to friend me, I'll do my best to encourage you if you'll encourage me too!
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    I much prefer to work out before work, early in the a.m. (4:30) just to knock it out and have it done so I can't miss it later in the day. Plus, an a.m. workout is better than any coffee or energy drink, IMO. There are days, though, when I just can't drag my butt out of bed. I do my workout in the evening on those days, and hate having to deal with it after work. Most mornings when I don't want to get out of bed I think of how much more I don't want to have to work out after work, and I get myself up and moving.

    Feel free to add me! I'd also appreciate having someone to share morning workout successes and challenges with.
  • yaafee
    yaafee Posts: 274 Member
    I do morning workouts. My alarm goes off at 4:20 and 4:27, my gym doesn't open until 5. If I'm there before 5:15, I'm really proud of myself. I have a long commute, so I need to be in the shower by 6 - but I try to get in at least 30 minutes of strength/cardio in the morning and I am in the process of creating the "walk after dinner" habit.

    I've never been a morning person, and even now I show up at the gym with my eyes half closed. But I feel great when I leave. If I convince myself to stay in bed, which happens about once a week, I really feel more tired throughout the day. And I don't get any more rest by shutting off snooze every ten minutes. I have to just get up and go.

    I started by wearing my workout gear to bed, now I have everything for the next day ready the night before: lunches packed, coffee on timer, gym clothes in the bathroom, work clothes hanging next to my tennis shoes in the living room... it all becomes part of the routine.

    Feel free to add me if you want someone to keep you accountable, or just to say hi at 5am.

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