Early Risers here??

capinoy
capinoy Posts: 118 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hey all,

My name is Charlie and I wanted to see if any of you out here are early risers like myself that get there workout first thing in the morning. If so lets join up here and keep each other motivated. It does not matter what workout routine you are doing to be in here just as long as you are an early riser. I have been working out at 4am since last march. I am currently doing Bodybeast and loving it. Although, I am losing motivation and I need that fire back.

If you are an AM warrior chime in. I would love to meet ya. Anybody and everybody from what ever workout routine is accepted here. This will benefit all of us. See you in the AM...

Charlie
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  • dab52776
    dab52776 Posts: 536 Member
    I work out at 4:30 every morning.... It is always so tempting to push snooze ;)
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    Yep. 4:30am starts here. I don't mind too much in summer but in winter it's BRUTAL.

    I run a few days a week and spend a little quality time with Jillian the other days.
  • waterwing
    waterwing Posts: 214 Member
    4:44 am is my magic time!
  • Sav_Sky
    Sav_Sky Posts: 82
    Wow, I wish! Really! I wish I was a morning person!
  • soontobemomma
    soontobemomma Posts: 57
    I get up at 5.00 but start my workout at 5.30. I walk and do yoga. Pregnant right now so will be doing some light workouts only but plan to up the intensity after the baby is here :) And I was never a morning person. I mean NEVER! I hated getting up but I have figured out that the only way to really accomplish what I have in mind is to get up early and just do it! Otherwise it will never get done.
    Hope that I continue the same way after the pregnancy as well!
  • capinoy
    capinoy Posts: 118 Member
    dab52776-sometime snooze is necessary... Especially when it is cold and the bed is so warm an cozy. I hear ya be we do what we have to do right?

    Xiaolongbao-4:30 is my start on some days as the routines are short on some. So are you pretty much a runner and how far do you run?

    Waterwing-my magic time is 4:00 and it truly is my magic time as I get to perform "Magic" in my workout room uninterrupted. I use to be an afternoon person but then "LIFE" got in the way so like you Magic time has changed. Welcome aboard.

    Sav_Sky-If you are thinking about it give it a shot. Trust me, I was able to do it and I use to be a sleep in till 10 am kind of person. Although if the time for you works keep at it. Feel free to post here. This is for everyone.

    Soontobemomma-that is awesome that you are up early and working out. Pregnant on top of it!!! Everyone... lets give soontobemomma an applause. I agree with you in that the workout needs to be handled first. I'll tell you this if you "COMMIT" here and post I'll be here to make sure you continue after your pregnancy. Im sure others feel the same way.

    Well gals, I am glad you are all here I just want to say "Welcome". I hope that all of you that have commented so far will continue to comment here at your convenience. I'll do what I can to keep you all and new comers motivated in anyway I can.

    My workout for today was BodyBeast Bulk Chest. It felt great as I got to increase my weight. I am also down a 1.5 lbs from 2 days ago. I had a great pump from the workout that I thought what the heck and weigh in. Something is working right. Hope you all have a great day.

    Charlie
  • jjones62301
    jjones62301 Posts: 28 Member
    I've recently just started running first thing in the morning and I love it...never in a million years thought I would be the type of person who would wake up early and decide to go for a run! Quick Tip: Sleep in your workout clothes and put your shoes at the end of your bed, the less you have to do to 'get ready', the easier it will be to just put on your shoes and go!!! :)
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    Every morning at 4:15-4:30 am :)

    Nice to see all you other sun risers!
  • greenmonstergirl
    greenmonstergirl Posts: 619 Member
    up at 4 am on the treadmill
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    At least 3 days a week I am up at 4 to get my workout in before work. Then on weekends I let myself sleep in until about 6 and then either go trail running or hit the gym when it opens at 7. Wish I belonged to a 24/7 gym but the only one near me it twice as far and twice as expensive as the place I go now.
  • soontobemomma
    soontobemomma Posts: 57
    AWWWW Thanks Charlie! But I really think I deserve a round because my legs hurt so bad that even getting up is difficult sometimes let alone doing a workout! hahaha! No but seriously I am glad that I have found this thread because I know I'll need loads of motivation after the baby. I'm in!:drinker:
  • dab52776
    dab52776 Posts: 536 Member
    AWWWW Thanks Charlie! But I really think I deserve a round because my legs hurt so bad that even getting up is difficult sometimes let alone doing a workout! hahaha! No but seriously I am glad that I have found this thread because I know I'll need loads of motivation after the baby. I'm in!:drinker:
    Congrats on the soon-to-be little one! It's likely that your definition of early will change once the baby comes. I thought I was an early riser before, waking up at 6! Now, sleeping in until 6 is an absolute luxury :)

    Charlie.... Congrats on the loss!!

    Hello to everyone else!

    Dawn
  • oOTeresaOo
    oOTeresaOo Posts: 39 Member
    I'm up at 4:55AM! What time does everyone go to bed the night before? If I stay up past 10PM I won't be able to get up the next AM...
  • d9123
    d9123 Posts: 531 Member
    5 am calisthenics crew checking in. good luck
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    Xiaolongbao-4:30 is my start on some days as the routines are short on some. So are you pretty much a runner and how far do you run?
    Charlie

    4:30am is only on the run days. Today was a 5am start to spend a little time with Jillian. I think it's most accurate to say I'm trying to be a runner. I only took it up last summer. Currently I'm trying to run 10 or 11k twice a week and then 15k on the weekend. I'm signed up for a 14k race in mid-June so I'm training for that.

    It's actually pretty cool. For waterwing's birthday in December we did a run. I did 5k and was adamant I never wanted to go any further than that. Then somehow I found myself signed up for a couple of 10k races so of course I had to up the training and then I wanted to do this 14k run back in Australia so of course I had to start longer training runs to get ready for that.

    So slowly it seems I am actually becoming a runner.

    (If I had to describe myself as "A __________" it would actually be "A Swimmer" I swim a lot more than I run it's just that swimming isn't something I can do in the mornings (although I would if I could) since the pool here is only open from 6pm - 9pm)

    Have a great Friday all. It's a beautiful day here.
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    I'm up at 4:55AM! What time does everyone go to bed the night before? If I stay up past 10PM I won't be able to get up the next AM...

    I like to be asleep before 10pm.

    By the way have you considered making this a group instead of just a thread?
  • Shannon16385
    Shannon16385 Posts: 29
    Up at 5 am and in the weight room at my work by 6 am.
  • infamousdrew76
    infamousdrew76 Posts: 176 Member
    Up at 5 am and in the weight room at my work by 6 am.

    This is exactly what I do...the best part about having the weight room right there at work is that I don't have to rush anything. If I'm a bit late getting into work, no big deal because I'm just around the corner and someone can come grab me if they need me.
  • soontobemomma
    soontobemomma Posts: 57
    Prenatal yoga - check! I really struggled to get up early today though.
    Dab - Yes and so I have heard. I think I might be a little crazy to even imagine that I'll be working out in the am after a long sleepless night :laugh: But we'll see!
  • DaWayne360
    DaWayne360 Posts: 261 Member
    For the last year, 5 days a week up at 3:30 at the gym at 4:30. I start work at 6am. I have a gym at work that makes this easier. It's a part of my routine now so I don't even give it a second thought. Although if I stop moving in the evenings I will fall asleep.
  • gettinfitaus
    gettinfitaus Posts: 161 Member
    Wow and here I was thinking I was hard done by to be up at 5!

    I have just started running in the mornings to allow me the time needed to get in a workout while DP is still at home with the kids, he leaves for work by six and an "early" night is 7-8pm.

    Soontobeamomma congratulations :) babies are delightful. as a mum of 3 with an 18 month old please be kind to yourself, little babies have the ability to rock your world like nothing else. But have fun!
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Well forgot to set my alarm last night... woke up in time for work but not for my run. Started this day off on the wrong foot.
  • Coquette6
    Coquette6 Posts: 158 Member
    Wow, compared with you guys (4:30, 3:30, 4:44...), I practically feel like a sloth! On my weight lifting days, I'm up at 5:30 and in the gym on campus shortly after 6 am. I can just about manage this 2-3 times a week. I only really started doing it last week to avoid the post-workday rush in the fitness center. I hate waiting for a squat rack, and this works for me! And I admit, that it is nice to go through the rest of the day knowing that my work-out is done and I can just go home at 4:30 pm.
  • greenmonstergirl
    greenmonstergirl Posts: 619 Member
    For the last year, 5 days a week up at 3:30 at the gym at 4:30. I start work at 6am. I have a gym at work that makes this easier. It's a part of my routine now so I don't even give it a second thought. Although if I stop moving in the evenings I will fall asleep.

    This is what I am finding too...once I sit down around 8:30 I am snoozing on the couch! LOL!
  • Altruista75
    Altruista75 Posts: 409 Member
    I'm up during the week a little before 4:00 and usually by 6:00 on the weekends. I definitely prefer my morning workouts rather than doing it in the evening! No excuses to not get it done that way.
  • greenmonstergirl
    greenmonstergirl Posts: 619 Member
    Well forgot to set my alarm last night... woke up in time for work but not for my run. Started this day off on the wrong foot.

    I have track (no not running, riding motorcycles) this weekend so my schedule is all messed up! My workout today will be at the gym at lunch. I had too much to do this morning to workout and the rest of the weekend riding is my work out as we don't just go for a leisurely ride, LOL! I'm sweating my butt off on that bike all weekend! Back on schedule Monday!
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    Im up at the crack of stupid, but only because I haven to get all my kids ready for school.
    Apparently they can't get themselves ready so I'm always running around like a mad woman. That counts as somewhat of a workout, right?! Lol
  • Mimisam45
    Mimisam45 Posts: 132 Member
    Early riser here too!! I get up at 4-4:15 to get to the gym by 5am when they open. It's a half hour drive but I get to work out with my daughter so it is well worth it. Then I have the entire rest of the day to not have to think about getting my work out in. Quite often a friend likes to walk in the evenings so I get a bonus workout too!!! :happy:
  • kelleynbrown
    kelleynbrown Posts: 17 Member
    I've been so tempted to start getting up early and working out, but I didn't know if 4am was too early. Guess not! Good to see other people's habits for learning.

    Thanks for the post!
  • capinoy
    capinoy Posts: 118 Member
    Good morning AM Warriors. I am glad to see this blowing up. Well I'll chime in. I was up at 4 am just dragging my legs a bit. My only guess is because I knew the workout was going to be legs. I usually workout barefoot since I have carpet but I remember reading on this thread someone mention having there shoes ready to go so that was what I did. For the let workout I actually like it because when I was barefoot and would do lunges I would really bend my rear foot so much that I could feel my toes stretch. The shoes helped. I know though that my quads will really feel it later.

    dab52776-I agree that 6 is a luxury... But for some reason I cannot seem to sleep till then. I am up early sometimes way earlier than my alarm. I fall back to sleep but you know when you wake up a few minutes before your alarm it goes off the minute you start to really fall asleep. Oh well.

    oOTeresaOo-I was like you in that I use to sleep past 10 and would really have a hard time waking up at 4. What worked for me but it took some time was set my alarm 15 minutes earlier than your normal wake up time. That first alarm goes off and I snooze it and just lay in bed till the real alarm goes off. Took some getting use to but it does work. I tried sleeping earlier but I found myself to be that much more tired.

    d9123-calisthenics, that is cool. Lots of pushups and squats? That's pretty much what I can think of. Welcome

    Shannon16385, infamousdrew7-I also have a gym at our work but unfortunately it does not open till 6 am and that is when I start work. I've tried doing the lunch thing but it's tough to cram it a workout in 20 minutes and get back to work within the 30 minute lunch period.

    Soontobemomma-I agree there will be some sleepless nights, even some zombie nights but do what you can and you will get through. You can do it.

    danno912-dude I start work at 6 as well. Am going to be trying 3:45 actual wake up time and not sit in bed.

    akforester82- 5 am is just as good as any time. It fits your schedule and you get your run in awesome job.

    Coquette6-You mention campus. Are you going to college or is this at work. If at college wow that the gym is open that early. When i was in school the gym was open late like 1am. I remember going in there after the computer lab closed (12am) and I walked into the gym which was as big as a basketball court and I pretty much had all the equipment to myself except for 1 stair stepper. Like you I like that I have the workout done and checked off the list..

    Kellynbrown-good for you for jumping in with us. Hopefully the amount of people on here posting will rub off on you. Welcome

    Mimisam45-That is great that you get a bonus workout at night with the walks, and it is great you got a great workout partner and someone you trust (daughter) awesome.

    Jenny__Taylia-up at the crack of Zero Dark Thirty is a crazy time. I guess if I ever fell off my 4 am schedule I know that my kids will keep me fit by me getting up and getting them ready for school in a fast pace.

    Asimmons75-no disagreements there. In the past when I had afternoon workouts they always seemed to get pushed to later and later in the evening to the point that I either do the workout or go to bed.

    Question for all of you, xiaolongbao posed this question and I kind of like it. Do you all prefer to make this a group where we can post daily and chime in or would you prefer to leave it as a thread. My thought is with the thread it keeps it up on the message boards everytime someone updates it which maybe will attract more early risers. We can make this a group. I love the interaction, so lets hear from you all what do you like.

    Happy friday everyone..

    Charlie

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