How do y'all do these morning workouts?

@wittsabouther I don't lol. Afternoons for me!

I like early workouts because it's over and done with and I get the workout high to start the day off well! It's rarely easy to get up when the alarm goes off, but I just have to put mind over matter and get my legs out of bed (no hitting snooze!!). Plus like others have said, whether you're outside or at the gym, it's so much quieter and you're less likely to run into someone you know when you're all sweaty and smelly, if that sort of thing bothers you

King_Spicy wrote: »

I found the most motivating thing about being at the gym at 5am, was I had the entire gym to myself. Noone in the squat racks, noone on the benches, noone in the locker room or toilets, etc. It was extremely peaceful and pretty much the only reason I looked forward to actually doing a workout in the morning.

The city is asleep too. There are no people on the roads, you've got them to yourself.

However, I've got to be at the train station by 5:40, so no morning workouts for me (besides 10 minutes on my bike to the station)

Always been a morning person, so exercised in the morning. Found that by the time I got home from work, I would rather relax. Also, I would rather not take two showers in one day.

My gym is across the street from my office, so my main motivation for morning workouts is to avoid rush hour traffic. I cut my commute time in half. I also enjoy having my workout accomplished by 7a, the rest of the day is mine.

If I don't get up at 4:30-4:45 to workout, I know I won't get it done later in the day. It's too busy in the evenings at my home...dinner and family time is a priority for me after work.

rainbow198 wrote: »

For me it just became a habit. Early on, I would make excuses as the day went on or something would come up and I couldn't/didn't feel like getting in my workout.

I started planning out my workouts and laying out my workout clothes the night before so I was prepared and had a plan. I still do this in maintenance.

The more consistent I worked out in the morning the easier it became. Having a home gym definitely helps.

Now it feels so amazing to get a workout in before the day start, plus it gives me natural energy. Seeing my body slowly change and dress sizes go down and down kept my motivation going. These days I need my morning workouts and look forward to them!

This, also my instructor gave me some really good advice. She said to have absolutely everything prepped the night before. Clothes, food, toiletries!! Everything. Even sleeping in gym clothes to start!! Yes!! It worked!!

Now I love it and it's so natural. It's like brushing my teeth in the morning. It's just what you do!!

I ride in the mornings...the alternative is riding in the afternoon when It's 100*+ and I'm not really down with that. I'm not one of those 0 dark 30 people though. I get up around 5:30 and gear up and then go have a cup of coffee on the patio to wake up. I'm typically on my bike at 6...weekdays I do about 10 miles at a conversational pace which takes me about 40 minutes. Get home and shower and get ready for the day.

I'm not a huge morning person, but riding in the AM is a great start to the day and I feel ready for whatever the day may bring. Also, nothing like watching the dawn of a new day from my saddle and that fresh morning feel...

I am a teacher that has to commute 25 miles each way to work and back. By the time I get home in the afternoon, I'm too tired. It's that or don't work out!

I wake up, drive to the gym, load plates on the bar, I pick it up, I set it down, rinse and repeat.

I don't WANT to workout at 4a, but I LIKE to. The gym isn't as busy, my energy level is fully recharged and it's an awesome start to my day - gets those endorphins going! It also allows me to get in an extra workout in if I have time in the evening. However if I don't, then I don't feel bad because I checked that box off at 4a.

It'll take some getting used to. After a while though, your body will crave it! I wake up religiously at 345-4a even when my alarm isn't set. It's my body's way of letting me know what it's ready for.

I just make it part of my routine. Waking up at 5 to workout is just something I do. No different than having to wake up at a certain time to get to the office. If you make it part of your day, your body will adjust over a couple of weeks. You'll find yourself waking up that early even when you don't have to.

The counterpoint is that you'll also find that you want to go to bed earlier. I'm pretty much ready for sleep by 9:30pm or so. If you have to keep a late schedule then working out early might not work for you.

I am pretty new at this. This is my 3rd week of 2 morning workouts per week, but I have been waking up around 5 for a while now. I know that's the best time for workout for me since after work I am too tired and want to be with my family.
I work out at home. I put my workout clothes in the bathroom the night before, since that's the first place I go to after waking up. I also put the coffee/tea on right after I wake up (usually has a splash of milk and tiny bit sugar), sipping this provides me energy and enough time to mentally wake up, take the mat, weights etc out. If I don't drink my tea on time, I miss the workout window because either I am too slow, distracted or groggy. Maybe a bad habit to depend on caffeine and sugar first thing in the morning? Oh well, whatever works for now. I am one of the laziest bottoms, I know. LOL. Wishing you well.