what time do you work out and what time should you?

suppXD
suppXD Posts: 1
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Hey I work out in the morning before I eat. But i feel really queasy afterwords, so i want to know what time do you guys work out? For those who have school and college what how do you guys fit in time?

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  • mreeves261
    mreeves261 Posts: 728 Member
    I work out on my lunch break at work before I eat. If I workout at home it would be when I get home before I eat dinner. I am not a morning person so I'm not even going to lie and try to say I get up before work. On the weekends, however, I do workout after I get up and before I eat. Either way, at least for me, I cannot eat before I workout.
  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    I work out starting anywhere between 4:45 and 5:00 am most days. My alarm goes off at 4:15, but I'm rarely up and at 'em at that time. I do not typically eat first, and that works for me, but I know it isn't for everyone. I don't have school, but I do have two kids, and I work full time. Getting my workout "out of the way" first thing is what keeps me consistent.
  • saltedcaramel86
    saltedcaramel86 Posts: 238 Member
    My workouts are all over the place because of my work shifts, just do it whenever it fits into your life. Some days, I work out between 10-11am, today it was 5.30pm and tomorrow I'm going for a run after work/meeting at 4pm.
  • Colliex3
    Colliex3 Posts: 328 Member
    I work out at night after I've eaten and gone for a walk... Everyones different, im not a morning person so mornings are no good for me
  • frenchfacey
    frenchfacey Posts: 237 Member
    i work out first thing when i wake up, gets the blood flowing and honestly, if i wait till later i just start to dread it for some reason even though i actually enjoy it now



    if its not done by 1pm, its not going to happen for me

    i think you should do it whenever you know you will actually do it!
  • kganc001
    kganc001 Posts: 317
    Slightly pathetic, but I schedule my workouts around Dr Phil and class...I'm a grad student, but I make that extra hour.
  • jujunnaichi
    jujunnaichi Posts: 86
    Currently, I'm working out as soon as I get home from work about 5:30 PM then eat right after.

    When I was experimenting with fasted training, I used to get up at 4:00 AM to workout before I eat my first meal of the day. I go to work soon after.

    In the past, I have worked out at different times of days: early and mid morning, noon, afternoon, evenings. It all depends on what is currently going on with my life at the time.

    They key is flexibility and willingness to adapt.
  • smmundy
    smmundy Posts: 12
    I have just started back up with exercising and I am a stay at home mom to a breastfeeding 8 month old. I have no time to hit the gym during the day and my daughter is still up through the night so early am is a no go for me. What has been working is hitting the gym before dinner after my hubs gets home. On the weekends I work out in the morning before breakfast.
  • mindidily
    mindidily Posts: 196 Member
    In the morning, before work. If I don't, it's so easy to blow it off later. Especially with the weather finally warming up. A lot of my exercising is running outside, so by the late afternoon, it's more fun to play in the back yard with the kids than worry about squeezing in a run. Though sometimes I will get a "bonus workout" and either take them on a bicycle ride or we all go out and take the dog on a walk.
  • aepdx
    aepdx Posts: 218 Member
    I get up an hour earlier (around 5am) and workout. It makes me feel great when I workout in the morning. I am totally not a morning person either, but I am making myself one. You can make yourself do just about anything :). Also, I try to walk around at lunch time if I have time. After work I will do some yoga, or another exercise. I do a lot of low impact workouts for a long period of time it seems. I just like being active. I am busy, but I find time. Getting up earlier definitely helps.

    If I don’t eat in the morning, I feel a bit nauseated as well. I try to eat a small cup of cereal or yogurt beforehand.
  • MooseKnuckle5
    MooseKnuckle5 Posts: 89
    Monday: 5 AM
    Tuesday: 5 AM and 10:30 AM
    Wednesday: 5 AM
    Thursday: 5 AM and 10:30 AM
    Friday: 5 AM
    Saturday: 8 AM (or a little later if I magically sleep in)
    Sunday: Rest Day
  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    I work FT and go to school FT, so I usually work out whenever I get the time. Right now I'm off school, but still working (at night though). I usually try to get to the gym between 10-11 am. I drink some coffee and usually have a small breakfast before I go. If I don't eat anything (on days I lift weights) then I start feeling dizzy or my vision will start to black out. If I'm only doing cardio I don't have to eat, but I still usually do.

    I think the best time to work out is just whenever you have time. What works best for me, may not work at all for you. I like going to the gym mid morning because it's less crowded, plus I like having the rest of my day to do whatever.
  • runsandjumps
    runsandjumps Posts: 19 Member
    I try out different classes usually in the afternoon. I like to change it up instead of always jogging in the morning.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    When I was in college, I tried to schedule my classes in the morning and for the most part, I got out around noon, had some lunch then get a good workout in before my next class later in the afternoon.
  • adopt321
    adopt321 Posts: 111
    There's no way I could workout on an empty stomach! I wouldn't have any energy to burn. You should at least have a protein drink or toast with peanut butter or something.

    My preferred time of day to w/o is AM because I usually have more energy. My sister prefers the later afternoon. I think you should w/o when you think it's best for your body but I'd definitely have something to burn before you workout. You'll have more stamina and strength.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    I should say I was the type of person in college that wanted to go to class early in the morning and get it out of the way so I don't have to worry about not only getting a good workout in but the homework, projects, and tests in my mind.
  • bullsfan22
    bullsfan22 Posts: 104
    Typically morning for running (c25k days) and lifting, and evening for swimming (helps me relax and sleep better). Weekends whenever I want but do get it in. Also weekends usually dedicated to play bball and golf.
  • nolachick
    nolachick Posts: 3,278 Member
    I prefer to do it in the mornings before breakfast bc I feel like do better on an empty stomach. however its getting harder to wake up early enough. so I just workout in the evening around 5 or 6. I have a lunch at noon (include plenty of protein) and a snack around 3 to hold me over.

    listen to your body. perhaps having a protein bar or banana would help. its light enough so u can have a bite or two without your stomach feeling full but should have enough fuel for u to not get sick after.
  • hlumpkins10
    hlumpkins10 Posts: 2
    I'm not sure if this has been posted, but from what I've heard it is best to work out in the mornings. One it starts your day off better. Two you are able to burn more calories throughout the day. Three you get it out of the way early. Make sure you eat a little something before you workout though. Working out on an empty stomach isn't good. Hope this helps!
  • conniemaxwell5
    conniemaxwell5 Posts: 943 Member
    I work out at 5:00 am. I eat a couple of scrambled egg whites with a tablespoon of cheese (fried with cooking spray in a non-stick pan) and half of a banana before I go, then eat breakfast after.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Your over thinking it just workout whwn you can mine is diffrent times depending on when i am free

    If your sick wait at least an hour before you workout
  • dawningr
    dawningr Posts: 387 Member
    Usually around 8 in the evening.. after dinner has had a chance to settle a bit :-)
    By then the gym is pretty open and quiet.
  • taylorckt1
    taylorckt1 Posts: 263 Member
    For me it depends on the day...Initially I was consistently working out in the mornings before I ate and went to work. It was done, I burned more fat (supposedly), and I never felt queasy. Now, I fit it in when I can depending on my schedule for the day. The key is to be as active as possible. There is research that says the same time everyday is best but there is other research that says it doesn't matter. You have to find what works for your (schedule, physical well being)...Good Luck!
  • born2drum
    born2drum Posts: 731 Member
    I tend to weight lift early in the morning right before work and then do cardio in the evenings after dinner. Some say earlier the better and some say the opposite. Depends on your needs, goals, and availability.
  • Showcase_Brodown
    Showcase_Brodown Posts: 919 Member
    I work out after work, usually three days a week (MWF ideally). I don't think there is an advantage to any particular time of the day other than the one that works best for you and your schedule. I would rather not wake up early to go work out. I prefer to get it done after work and then find something to eat.
  • ParrosFan
    ParrosFan Posts: 77 Member
    I hit the gym for the 4:30 pm classes, I get off at 4, so this is when it fits my schedule. I start work at 7, so I can't see myself being a morning workout person.
  • run2bfree
    run2bfree Posts: 108 Member
    Totally depends on your and your body! I hate eating before I workout. I feel fat and sluggish. I rather get up and go on coffee only.

    Monday: 5 AM
    Tuesday: 5 AM and 11:00
    Wednesday: 5 AM and 11:00
    Thursday: 5 AM and 11:00
    Friday: 11 AM
    Saturday: 9 AM
    Sunday: Rest Day

    Good luck!
  • Raasy
    Raasy Posts: 972 Member
    i work out first thing when i wake up, gets the blood flowing and honestly, if i wait till later i just start to dread it for some reason even though i actually enjoy it now



    if its not done by 1pm, its not going to happen for me

    i think you should do it whenever you know you will actually do it!

    Totally agree here, I am at the gym at 5am and normally workout for an hour. I wake up at 4:15 and allow a little time for my body to wake up, then I have a protein bar or protein drink just to get a little fuel in me before my workout. And then I come home and eat after my workout.
  • wpbmommy1
    wpbmommy1 Posts: 58 Member
    I don't have school but I have a full time job and two kids in middle and high school so my mornings are pretty shot for exercise. I like to exercise right before dinner. My fasting blood glucose levels are lower in the mornings when I exercise the night before. Plus, I just think that with my body still revved up and burning from the workout, somehow it will use the food better. I don't know that to be true, that is just how I feel.

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