Morning Excercises

during the week I am at the gym the moment it opens at 5 a.m., work out for about an hour and then work. I find that I have more energy the rest of the day than when I dont go. I find also that if I eat a low fat granola bar or something prior to going, or right when I am done, it helps as it gives my body energy.

I think, all in all, it is about getting there, and getting used to it... good luck and have fun!

I go to the gym in the morning. I am not too tired during the day, rather I am energized and pumped to get going.

My hisband and I wake up at 5, have a cup of hot water with lemon and then get our butts out the door. I like to shower at home as opposed to at the gym so we come home one eats breakfast while the other showers and then we switch it around.

I don't feel like exercising in the evenings. My job can be stressful and I like to unwind with a walk and then I am a couch potato

i work out at home with a DVD. I am doing the 30 day shred in the morning. There are 3 routines for only 20 min each. Due to my schedule, i also try to sneak in exercise wherever i can. I also take a walk during my lunchbreak for about 30 min.

I think it's nice to break up the exercise throughout the day. you won't feel so overwhelmed.

Also, when you start working out in the morning, once you've gone a week straight, you'll definitely notice a difference. I'm more awake an alert in the mornings now.

good luck!:flowerforyou:

Exercise is actually most effective when started first thing in the morning. Just be sure to have breakfast afterward, preferably with some protein.

I only have a cup of water when I wake up. Then I do 20 minutes of yoga (I alternate between power yoga and yoga zone). For breakfast I have a soy protein shake (blended with frozen fruit), and some cereal on the side if I have the appetite.

I just started that routine on Wednesday and it's given me a huge boost in energy. I even find myself wanting to exercise more, and even attempt more challenging things.

What do you normally do for exercise or eat for breakfast?

You're supposed to fix your hair before you go to the gym? I feel sorry for the people at my gym, they see Medusa!

Hello All,
I am starting a new workout routine due to my schedule changes and I will have to workout in the morning from now on. So I was wondering if anyone had ANY advice and/or tips on morning workouts. I will be having to start my workout anywhere from 6:00-7:00 am and I am scared out of my mind!! I am worried that I will be too tired for work or just all of this crazy stuff. So if anyone has any advice on early morning workouts in general, let me know. Thanx.

Hey there,
I was just lurking around and I saw your post; it made me smile~ I work out every morning b/w 4:45 and 545 every morning. I had to change it to that due to my work schedule. I thought it would make me tired and at first it did ( I work a 10 hr day!) After the first week or so It was great and has been ever since - and I have been doing this since I joined MFP in Jan 09. I've lost about 14 lbs and am closer to my goal weight than i've ever been.
Don't be afraid to try something new ~ I am doing "2 a days" now - about an hr in the morining and maybe another 45 min when I get home. The great thing is my workout is done and the rest of the day I can focus on my other commitments knowing i've kept my commitment to myself. and that feels really, really good! any other work I get to put in is like icing on the cake!!

Good luck ~ experiment, I'm sure you'll find a routine that works for you:flowerforyou:

Your metabolism is highest in the morning- this is a fact. Make sure you eat when you get up too. This is a great way to do intervals and get a "slow burn" for hours. This means that you could actually see an increase in weight loss if you maximize this opportunity!