How do you find time or energy to exercise when working full

I work out at night. I take the bus to work so I leave early in the morning (5:50 am) and don't get home until 6:20pm and then I head over to the gym for an hour at least. It does not allow for much free time but its worth it.

For me, I get up at 7:00 AM then work out, I work 10-7 so getting up a bit earlier isn't an issue for me. Honestly it's not about "finding" time because no one every "finds" time to do anything, it's about "making" the time to exercise. Once you get into the habbit of "making" time then it's much easier to work full time, work out, and hang out with friends and famliy. Best of luck to you! :-)

I work out at night on my wii fit so when i'm home from work i don't need t go out again. can just fit in as much as i need and then rest up the rest of the night

Some days I get up at 5am, to lift at 6am, work 7:30 - 4:30. I then hit the gym for cardio for an hour. Then its home and such. Its can be exhausting but I have WAY more energy now that before when I didnt workout at all.

I bring an exercise video with me to work and exercise in my office on my lunch hour. Can't do a lot of cardio, because I have to then work after, but I find the Bar Method videos by Burr Leonard to be great for lunchtime. My son plays football and has practice three nights a week, so I walk with a few other mother's near the practice field during practice time.

I've been running in the morning before work at about 6AM at least three days a week. It was hard at first, but after several weeks it hit the point that on the mornings I *don't* run, I actually feel more tired than on the mornings when I do run.

I chose to run in the morning since I know that I'm always exhausted in the evening after work. My job is pretty physical and keeps me on my feet and active most of the day, so by night time I'm TIRED. If I tried to exercise at night, I would never want to go, and being consistent is important.

I think everybody is going to be different in that regard, depending on their sleep cycle, what type of work they do, and so on. Exercising will eventually give you more energy-- you just need to pick a time that usually will work for you and stick with it long enough to start feeling the energizing effects.

I try to walk around the building on my breaks at work. Then I either work out in the morning, If I need the extra sleep and can't get up...I don't worry about it.: I try to work out that night before I go to bed. That way I'm listening to my body and what it needs at that moment.

Becky,
Noticed you signed up in June,Congrats on the 8 lb. weight loss![Thats 2.6 lbs. a month] Doing really good, try to remember it took time to put it on ,should take at least that much time to lose it[stay off]. Your goal should be a healthty lifestyle not a diet.
With that being said,you have the most energy in the AM. Plus this helps with providing energy all day. Plan your day and work your plan. Also try doing little things like parking far away at work,taking stairs, & exercises at your desk[[object is to move,all will help. Hope it helps

You have to make it a priority and work it into your schedule. That may mean you have to do it consistently every weekend day, or at different times during the day.

Also, after a while, you will get used to it and find it easier to tolerate within a regular work day.

I work a varied schedule, so I have to fit it in where I can. I also have a 45-60 min one-way commute.

On Sundays, I work 6:45am to 6 pm. Sometimes I do a quick 30 min before work, sometimes after, sometimes I use this as a rest day (depends how the rest of the week goes).

Monday: 9:30 am to 6 pm--try to get to work by 8am and do 60 min session
Tuesday: 3p-10p--get to work at 12:45 or 1pm and get in a good cardio/strength workout.
Wed 10a-4:30pm--getting off at 10pm means a quick turnaround--sometimes I squeeze in a quick workout before I start, or wait until I get home.
Thurs: 4:45am to 12noon--No early workout today! I used to do a 2 hr workout after work, but traffic has been so bad lately, I get out early and just do something at home. Sometimes I also go out and play golf and make this an "off" day.
Fri/Sat: Off --work it in sometime during the day.

When I started my current job last Feb, there was definitely some adjustment. I went from mostly sedentary to on my feet going up and down stairs, hauling weight plates and dumbbells around the gym that members are too lazy to put away, demonstrating exercises, personal training, etc. For a month, my program took a hit--down to 2-4 days a week, and it took a good six weeks before I got back to normal.

For me at least, I do have to plan my meals and pack the right foods to both fuel the workouts and fuel the recovery afterwards. That's not always easy, either, but it's a crucial part of being able to maintain my routine.

I always do about 15-30 mins in the morning on the days I work since I work 12hr shifts and I never feel like doing anything when I get home. But on my days off I try to do about an hour.

I know how you feel, I was the same, I'm a mum of two, I work long days with commuting 3 hours a day. So I have got myself to get up early to do a fitness DVD then the best bit for me is I use my legs wherever possible as transport. So I run to the train station, either walk 2 miles to work witha friend (same in the evening) or run to work. I have actually got to the stage I love early mornings, especialy when I get to run past Buckingham Palace and Big ben when its quiet. It makes me feel like I own the place LOL!! I also tell myself I'm saving money from transport costs, doing my bit for the environment and come the evenings I can crash and burn. I've also found from all my walking I've got a lot less injuries this time. Sorry just re read that and noticed myself going off on one!!!:blushing:

Your energy will come as you continue to workout. I have full time job and 2 kids with a ton of homework and sports to go to. I had no choice but to get up at 5am and workout. Make sure you take a good multi-vitamin as well. I take Daily Extra by Vitalogic. They are awesome! There are so many natural options for you to increase energy. You can check out this place on line called Institue for Healthy Living. That's who I order all my stuff through and they ship for free. I've been into this morning workout routine for 2 months now and I have more energy....Bed earlier though.

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