Time of Day You Exercise??

Nicci93
Nicci93 Posts: 397 Member
edited October 7 in Fitness and Exercise
I am curious about what time people typically exercise during the day =) I like mid-morning (9/10 o'clock) but the shows on the televisions at the gym during the time are awful XD haha

What time do you work out normally? And why? =]
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  • TCASMEY
    TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
    Right away in the morning, so that I have it done no matter what the day brings...plus once the kids are up my days are so busy there is no time!
  • dobenjam
    dobenjam Posts: 232 Member
    First thing in the morning (usually around 5:30 i'm on the treadmill/elliptical). Sometimes I'll do a light workout in the evenings while reading a book.
  • kblund
    kblund Posts: 17 Member
    I try to exercise right after picking the kids up from school. Around 3:30 just before I have to make supper or run for sports.
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    I work out at night because that's when I have time!
  • alyssa92982
    alyssa92982 Posts: 1,093 Member
    630/7 pm-my husband works out with me and gets home at that time plus I work 3rd shift so I'm awake and alert most at this time
  • Tara4boys
    Tara4boys Posts: 515 Member
    The best time is the time you can stick to!

    I get up and go at 5am. I have 4 kids and my day just changes so much with their activities and appointments. I *could* have gone after taking kids to school (I even considered it) but I'm glad I didn't - one of my kids woke up sick and I had to take him to the doctor.

    I never jsut jump out of the bed saying "woo hoo I'm so glad To be getting up" but then again I never say after a workout "That wasn't worth it, I should have slept in"
  • Riverofbeauty
    Riverofbeauty Posts: 205 Member
    I've only just started doing it in the morning before work. I used to do it after work, but some times I end up putting it off if I do that!

    On the weekends I tend to do it about 10 or 11. Which suits me much better!!

    I also notice I can burn up to 50% more calories when I work out in the morning, no idea why, but seems my body prefers the morning!
  • MrsCupCakeBoyle
    MrsCupCakeBoyle Posts: 259 Member
    7.10pm once the kids are in bed
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    Same fore me 9-10 am. I am not motivated early and I usually have work/school after noon. I jog outside or do DVDs so the daytime TV isn't an issue.
  • Shutterpillar
    Shutterpillar Posts: 208
    I do it whenever I get the chance. I am a stay at home mom with two kids who is NOT a morning person. lol. so its usually at night after they go to bed, or in the afternoon while my youngest is napping and my oldest is at school.
  • TeresaWash
    TeresaWash Posts: 283
    5:30 AM. I like to get it over with. Too easy to find a reason not to, after work. Plus I've found it gives me a GREAT start to the day!
  • MrsLythgoe
    MrsLythgoe Posts: 40
    usually mid afternoon, but friday i do it earlier cos have work at 6pm x
  • 0RESET0
    0RESET0 Posts: 128
    3pm during the week and 30 min after breakfast on Saturday. I hit the gym on the way home from work, it is about 4 blocks away so I can't talk my self out of it before I get there. LOL.
  • chuckles217
    chuckles217 Posts: 123 Member
    I am on a strict routine due to school so I am up at 6:00 and doing the 30DS by 6:15. Non stop day 12 so far.
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    I work out around 1pm everyday, only because I noticed that my weight is at its lowest at that point of the day, so I weigh and work out around that time everyday! Except for the weekends its usually early in the morning so that I dont bother my hubby with my workouts!
  • alecta337
    alecta337 Posts: 622 Member
    I am just starting a new routine of running in the morning and DVD workouts in the evenings. I probably won't stick with it once school starts getting serious, but it should work for now.

    Sometimes I'll pop down to the gym (its in the basement of my dorm) and work out if theres something on tv that I want to watch. I have no TV in my room and the TV is the gym is super nice, plus no one is ever in there.
  • megmay2591
    megmay2591 Posts: 621 Member
    I have a month long break for school so I have been working out around 2-2:30. I do it at this time because my boyfriend leaves for work at 1, and we are spending time together in the morning. I also seem to lose motivation as the day moves along and sometimes I don't eat till around 1 so I let the food settle a while before I workout.

    Once classes start again, I have an ice skating class on Tuesday and Thursday for the first 5-6 weeks of the semester and then on the other three days of the week, I'll workout as soon as I get home from classes.
  • erintheinspiration
    erintheinspiration Posts: 229 Member
    I used to try and workout in the evenings after work, but I found I was making excuses when I got home not to do it. So then I started working out in the mornings first thing. Once I force myself to get up (that's a chore, lol) I do the 30 Day Shred video. It takes 20 minutes and then I feel good about accomplishing something. I'm trying to do that 6 days a week. Then in the evenings when I get home I'll walk/jog for around an hour. I'm shooting for 3 times a week on that. I just started last Monday and so far so good! :)

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  • wifeygonzo
    wifeygonzo Posts: 287 Member
    I work out at 5 AM, there are too many excuses not to work out after work.
  • ScarletFyre
    ScarletFyre Posts: 754 Member
    I work out between 5:30-7 or 8 in the evening. The Why is because i work 8:30-5 and am NOT a morning person. :bigsmile:
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    I eat when I can and I exercise when I can. Sometimes that means I'm working out at 6am, other times not until 10pm.
  • kswift85
    kswift85 Posts: 56 Member
    I find that working out between 8 and 9 am is best for me...kids are content plus i knnow its done for the day. Although sometimes i'll throw in an extra afternoon workout!
  • cryspetstalerson
    cryspetstalerson Posts: 147
    Whenever I can. My daughter tries to get in the middle of it and it is harder. I wait either until hubby is home, or until she is worn out.
  • DanielleHodgins
    DanielleHodgins Posts: 22 Member
    I am NOT a morning person but I force myself to get up at 4:50 am so I can be in my basement working out from 5 - 6 am. Gets it done with no interuptions or possibilities for something to come up and get in the way, plus it gets me drinking water first thing in the a.m. and I always struggle with getting enough water. Also energizes me for the day. It's what works for me and will keep me from ever being 300 lbs again.
  • VParee
    VParee Posts: 26
    As Soon as i drop off my kids at school so I'm always usually there by 8:15 a.m :D
  • Loves2snack
    Loves2snack Posts: 112 Member
    I get off around 445pm so I try to hit the gym ASAP before I get too relaxed. Im usually done by 6 headed home to make dinner.
  • Broderick50
    Broderick50 Posts: 842 Member
    4:30 A.M ITS AS SOON AS THE GYM OPENS ONLY ME AND A FEW OTHERS GET IN GET DONE SO I CAN GET ON WITH MY DAY
  • jezlightyear
    jezlightyear Posts: 167 Member
    i work 9.30-4 but don't get home til 4.30, i usually rest for half an hour or so and exercise between 5 and 6.30 (however long i feel like doing that day, minimum 20mins) so i can eat soon after and no later than 7pm! then that gives me enough time to shower and relax in the evening! (:
  • chriscoates7025
    chriscoates7025 Posts: 131 Member
    I have to be at work at 7am, so I get the gym at 5am.
  • Mist1981
    Mist1981 Posts: 145
    I HATE getting out of bed in the mornings, but I set my alarm for 5:15, and workout starts at 5:30. If I didn't do it that way I honestly wouldn't do it. After work, and doing the nightly activities for 2 kids as a single mom I know I would find too many excuses. It's hard to believe but doing it that way really does give me more energy throughout the day, and keeps that hard workout fresh in my mind all day so I eat better!
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