Early Morning Workouts.. PLEASE help!

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  • thelaurameister
    thelaurameister Posts: 689 Member
    The only other tips I can think of that haven't been covered that work for me are:

    -Chug a cold glass of water when you first wake up. The coffee would work too, I'm sure (I've never tried it), but I find that the cold water kind of shocks my system awake right away and sets everything in motion to start the day...Then, I drink coffee and it gives me the long-haul energy. .Could just be me, though.
    -I don't care if it's gross to some people, I straight up sleep in the clothes I'm planning to work out in the next morning. Sports bras are comfortable to me, and it gives me so much incentive to actually make it to the gym. I don't even have to get dressed, I just have to fix my hair, wash my face, brush my teeth, and put shoes on. It reminds me not to be lazy because I'm all ready to go for the most part.
    -I know that a lot of people have been saying to work out before eating, but i disagree. I find that an apple and 2 tbs of peanut butter pre-workout gives me the energy I need to actually get a good work out in. Otherwise, I just go through the motions like a zombie and don't even break a sweat. I want my workouts to count!

    Hope that helps! There's some really awesome advice on this thread that I plan to start trying :)
  • Squidgeypaws007
    Squidgeypaws007 Posts: 1,012 Member
    I use an app alarm clock called "I can't wake up". I have an andriod phone but I'm sure it's also available for iphone. It sets tasks that force you to concentrate, really helps me to wake up - you have to get the right answers or the alarm keeps going off. Slightly torturous, but what isn't at 6:30am :bigsmile:

    And I am REALLY not a morning person, but it does make you feel more awake and like you've achieved something when you work out in the morning :)

    Lol to people that think 6:30 is early. :laugh:

    Anything before 12pm is early!! :p:bigsmile:
  • dpaden25
    dpaden25 Posts: 99 Member
    Thanks! I've always wondered about Protein powders. Do they help with energy really? I'm open to any suggestions here. Any brand you like specifically?
  • djjd26
    djjd26 Posts: 12
    I agree with a lot of the previous comments. Being ready at night and even sleeping in or right next to your cloths makes a difference for me in the am. Having to get up, find what I am going to wear and then go kills my mood!
    I also get everything for work and the girl;s school lunchs ready the day before. This gives me no excuse.
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    no real tips. just warrior the **** up and do it. my boyfriend tends to refer to this Aristotle quote: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."

    if you want to excel, create a matching habit.
  • FitCanuckChick
    FitCanuckChick Posts: 240 Member
    I get up, start my coffee, get dressed, pour my coffee (in a go mug) finish lunches and shoot to be at the gym at 445 on weekdays. That way I can do some cardio and weights. For me coffee and the pre workout movement is key
  • manda1978
    manda1978 Posts: 525 Member
    I had to change to exercising in the morning once I had kids. It takes a while to get used to it. I get up and eat 1/2 a banana and also take a pre workout that wakes me up. The tiredness around lunch fades with time, as long a you eat regularly. Give it a go for a month :)
  • JohnsElan
    JohnsElan Posts: 81
    Just giv'er and get'er! Standup at first alarm, clap your hands and say "Im'ma excercise first thing". 21 times makes a habit!

    Oh, yeah! And drink the coffee!
    http://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs/2013/09/caffeine-the-athlete-s-most-popular-drug-and-your-new-workout-secret/

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