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Morning or Evening

caspergirl7
caspergirl7 Posts: 590 Member
edited January 17 in Fitness and Exercise
When do you workout? Currently I am working out at night after kids go to bed since i'm not a morning person. I've heard that you shouldn't workout so close to bed time (interrupts sleep etc.. ).. Any thoughts on this??

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  • markymarrkk
    markymarrkk Posts: 495 Member
    I think the best time to workout is when you are able to work out.
  • debbieled32
    debbieled32 Posts: 57
    i would love to work our in the morning, but not a morning person and do not want to wake up at 4:45am to do so
    so i work out right after work at 4pm
  • smilingirisheyes
    smilingirisheyes Posts: 149 Member
    I think the best time to workout is when you are able to work out.

    I agree.

    Also, if it interfered with sleep for you, you'd know it. I'm a morning person, and I need at least 5 hours between workout and sleep - I just can't quiet down to sleep. If thats not happening to you, you're good.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    I think the best time to workout is when you are able to work out.

    ^ Agreed. I work out after work because I am not a morning person and will kill someone if I have to wake up at 4am to workout before work.
  • Rose_bee
    Rose_bee Posts: 226 Member
    My workout time is first thing when I get home.

    But our exercise equipment (elliptical & weight bench) are in our uninsulated garage... that faces south and west.

    I think in the late spring/summer I'll have to get up early to exercise, simply because otherwise it will be way too hot.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    On weeknights immediately when I get home from work. On weekends whenever I can fit it in.
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    Wok out when you will do it consistently. If it doesn't interrupt your sleeping, keep you up, etc., then go for it at night. I know I won't always do it at night because life can get in the way. So, I get up at 4:15 (well, my alarm goes off at 4:15....) and workout in the am. I've done it consistently (missing only when really sick or on vacation) for almost 2 years now. It works for me.
  • sPaRkLiNgLYFE
    sPaRkLiNgLYFE Posts: 609
    i sometimes workout both mornings and evenings
  • Tyggress73
    Tyggress73 Posts: 104 Member
    Whenever is convenient and consistent for you is what will work long-term.

    I personally used to train at night, and was NEVER consistent...off and on for years.
    In the past 6 months I started training in the mornings before work and I RARELY miss a workout now.

    Turns out it's easier for me in the mornings because I am not worn out from my workday, and I'm not making excuses that I would rather be home with my family (they are all still asleep when I leave in the AM).

    Find what works for you, and do it.
  • glassxxballerina
    glassxxballerina Posts: 48
    Afternoon or evening. I've been known to run outside at 9 p.m. or hop on my bike trainer after 10 p.m. on busy nights, though. The workout usually leaves me so tired I'm instantly asleep.
  • Cyclink
    Cyclink Posts: 517 Member
    I can't fit a full 2-hours workout into any one time slot so I ride once in the morning and then again at lunch or after work.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I think the best time to workout is when you are able to work out.

    /thread
  • caspergirl7
    caspergirl7 Posts: 590 Member
    Thanks Everyone : )
  • swagnificent3
    swagnificent3 Posts: 22 Member
    Every morning for me and sometimes I squeeze in an afternoon workout. I said I was going to start doing insanity in the evenings but I have to wait until my back is feeling better before I let insanity break it lol

    At any rate your workout should be done during a time when you can be consistent. I get up every morning at 4:30a to do my workout, then shower at the gym and head into work. I normally take time out during lunch and get a work out in but thats not consistent so at least I know that I got my work out in the morning so if I get too busy and miss one during lunch time I'm not as concerned.
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