We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Morning workouts

AmberBelandria
AmberBelandria Posts: 78 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Does working out in the morning before breakfast boost your metabolism?

Replies

  • SuperC_85
    SuperC_85 Posts: 393
    I work out in the morning before breakfast (well technically I dont eat breakfast)
    BUT, No I have not noticed it boosting my metabolism in any way. (I see no difference in weight loss when its morning workouts or evening workouts)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/882461-will-exercising-before-breakfast-burn-more-fat
  • MagdaSea
    MagdaSea Posts: 78 Member
    For me the main difference is I have more energy for the workout and I get it out of the way which is good since then I don't spend the day stressing about squeezing it in later.

    For most people I would imagine it boosts energy levels and suppress appetite though.
  • leantool
    leantool Posts: 365 Member
    I have very poor performance if i try doing any thing in empty stomach,on the other hand even a 70 calorie oat biscuit help me fine.i don,t have access to a gym and do body weight exercises at home.
  • Jennifer076
    Jennifer076 Posts: 275 Member
    I workout in the morning, and I find that it makes a big difference in my hole day. I do have more energy through the day.
  • kcholsop
    kcholsop Posts: 6
    Yes! Whenever your heartrate increases!
  • rsoice
    rsoice Posts: 212 Member
    Working out in the morning has benefits for me even if they're only mental.

    1. I feel better all day long
    2. I'm pretty damn proud of myself for getting up and working out (especially since I'm not a morning person)
    3. I know I've worked out at least once for the day before I leave for work
    4. The "burn" after a workout gets started that much sooner
    5. If I get busy later in the day I don't have to worry about missing a workout because I've already done one

    That's why they work for me. Others may feel differently but I'm not trying to please anyone else.
  • AmberBelandria
    AmberBelandria Posts: 78 Member
    Thank you all for your responses. I just started T25 yesterday in fact. I didn't have time to do it Monday. I did workout yesterday afternoon. But my schedule is 7am to 7pm. I get up anywhere from 4am to 5am daily. I leave the house at 6am to get to work on time and when I leave work I dont get home till 8pm or later so I don't feel like working out. So today I got up at 430 and completed day two of T25. So far I really love the program. Its just the right amount of time for me. Although I am so exhausted by the time I leave for work...lol and so hungry. I hope this morning workout routine gets easier and I start feeling more energy.

Categories