Talk to me about MORNING workouts!

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  • nicola1141
    nicola1141 Posts: 613 Member
    I work out with my 17 month old wandering around me. I've bought some 1 lb. weights because she's always trying to lift my heavier ones and I'm pretty sure one day she'll break a toe (or her head!). Sometimes she whines, and occasionally I'll have to stop for a few seconds to redirect her from something dangerous, but for the most part she just plays around me. (I work out in the playroom). And sometimes I have some extra weight on my tummy for crunches, but usually it's fine!

    Since I'm working out at home, and first thing in the morning, I also don't care if I'm in my "proper" workout clothes. More often than not, I'm working out in my jammes (with the addition of a sports bra). Less time since I don't have to change.

    I find it's easiest to be motivated first thing in the morning since DD wakes up around 6 and I don't have to start getting ready for work until 7:15 or so, what the heck else am I going to do at that time of the morning!?
  • SomeNights246
    SomeNights246 Posts: 807 Member
    Morning workouts are the best! I work out usually once in the morning, once at night. I divide the time. Just set an alarm clock if waking up is tough. I workout with my dog watching me, it can be tough, but it's fun. Anyway. I usually wake up and do about 10-60 minutes of cardio (depending on how I feel that day). I have noticed a HUGE change in my overall mood throughout the day now. I generally feel more energized during the day, and less so at night. So, my sleeping schedule has about evened out. I'm still a night owl, but I'm not stayin g up until 3-5 am anymore. And during the day, I have more energy to get up and go even if I skip my coffee. I genuinely feel better now. I don't always have the motivation as soon as I wake up, but once I get going... I definitely do.
  • janeite1990
    janeite1990 Posts: 671 Member
    Love morning exercise, and I used to be a night owl, too. If you exercise hard early in the morning, you will want to go to bed earlier. I'm a little sad about that sometimes because I like being up at night. Oh well.

    You might motivate yourself to get up if you know you're allowed to take a name in the afternoon (unless you work), when the kids nap.

    I also like morning work outs because if I get really motivated, I now have the opportunity to do a twoaday. I don't usually, but it's nice to know I can.

    Another goofy tip: if you have a programmable thermostat, set it so that about 20 minutes before you intend to wake up it gets a lot warmer. If I get too warm in bed, I want to get up. It's when it is cold in the room but the bed is warm that I want to stay in.
  • ChelseaGoneAwry
    ChelseaGoneAwry Posts: 53 Member
    Morning workouts set the precedent for my entire day. Working hard inspires me to eat healthy throughout the day and say no to cravings. Plus, exercise releases endorphins and so you'll start the day in a great mood! I recommend working out in the morning and then enjoying some time to yourself to relax and enjoy how great you feel. If you make yourself do it for a week, I guarantee it will become easy to do, and you'll even look forward to it!
  • amrluvarr
    amrluvarr Posts: 52 Member
    Great post! I haven't been very successful working out at night. For example, last night I had to give my 5 month old her bottle while my husband helped our son who was fighting sleep. My daughter fell asleep while I was feeding her so naturally I just cuddled in bed with her! ;) This happens every evening!

    So- taking these tips to heart and getting up in the morning to workout! :)
  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    Ugh I haven't made it to one morning workout yet. Yesterday I left work early to take my kids to a doctors' appointment but I had over an hour at home before I had to leave so I did a 30 minute kickboxing video and I felt AMAZING. I wish I could workout in the middle of the day every day...but having a job kind of kills that. I'm determined to start mornings....I have a new HRM on the way so maybe that will motivate me to be excited to try it out :)

    Good luck all who are joining me!

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