Early Riser...what time do you wake up to work out?

Between 5:00 and 5:30 depending on what workout I have planned and what's going on at work that morning.

I get up at 5:50 to workout (home) But I don't need to be at work until 8:30 and I live very close, so I can get everything done without travel time or other time constraints. So depending on your definition of early, the sun's not up yet when I get up.
It was really hard to get up at first, but once I started forcing myself out of bed my sleep schedule adapted. I find that I feel better and get more done in the morning.
Good Luck!

I also get up between 4:30-5, depending on the day to workout....makes it easier to get it done first thing, then there are no excuses

I am so interested in this topic, as I want to start working out in the morings for the same reasons as the OP.

For those that do work out early in the morning, does it affect your bedtime? Like do you conk out much earlier than you did before? I looooove my late nights and don't want to lose them. Thanks!

I had the same problem. I never considered myself an early riser. Mostly because I love staying up late. I thought if I got up too eary, I would be tired all day. But, in the afternoon, and after a long day at work, I didn't want to work out. I just didnt' have the steam or motivation. Plus my husband and kids needed me, dinner had to be made, etc.... I forced myself to get up at 5:30am when everyone else was asleep and go walk on the tread mill. It was tough and sometimes I would lie there in bed and try to talk myself out of it. I litereally had to drag myself out of bed sometimes. But, after doing that everyday for awhile, I started looking forward to it. This really surprised me.

Now I sleep better at night and I feel better during the day. It is definately been a good change for me. I hope it works as well for you.

I get up at 0400-0415. I have a 40 minute drive to where I work/workout. Do a little on my own, have a group session at 0550-0700 then do some more cardio. I am starting to do the Bowflex Treadclimber at home in the evening. I try to be in bed by 2200. I have been dealing with insomnia lately, so it throws everything off.

Up at 5:10 AM in gym at 5:30 Am for 45 minutes. Call it a night at 11:30 PM

At the gym 2x a week @ 4:50am to swim.
When its warmer usually at 1-2x a week at 5am to run
Other days - around 9ish after I drop my kids off at school.

I get up at 4:10 am in order to get to the gym by 4:45. I am home by 6:00am. I usually do this about 4-5 days a week. I switched to this schedule because I am able to work out before my daughter even wakes up, so I don't feel like I am missing any time with her. And there are no excuses (besides sleep!) that early in the morning. It was hard to start, but now I don't have any problems sticking to the routine.
I also get about 3 evening workouts in each week (at home or in a class).
I go to bed by 10pm most nights and I find that I sleep better and have more energy during the day since I switched to this schedule.

I get up for work at 5:30 am. I can't imagine getting up 90 minutes earlier to have time to workout!

If you are going to do it, I suggest definitely going to bed early. I have started this recently and I love the way I feel during the day. I had been working out in the evenings, but I have a long commute and by the time I got home (6:30) made and ate dinner, put my daughter to bed, etc. it was 8:30 and I would find a million reasons to talk myself out of it. Getting it done first thing in the morning gives you more energy for the rest of day and makes me feel accomplished. Plus, I love the feeling of knowing ALL DAY that I don't have to squeeze in a workout when I get home. I get up at 5:30 and let Jillian kick my butt for an hour. The most difficult thing is getting used to going to bed earlier, but you will find that getting up that early will make you tired by 9 and want to go to bed. It takes a little while to make it a habit, but once you do it will be worth it! Good luck to you! :flowerforyou:

I wake up Monday-Friday at 4:30 am. Two of those days, I try to hit the gym from 5-7 before work. Two other days I get into the office early so I can take an hour long pilates class and still get out of work early and on Fridays I try to get in early and leave early to catch an afternoon run.

The gym is WAY better early in the morning - less crowded, less creepy peeps, more peaceful. And it leaves me the afternoon to run outdoors if I want

EDIT:
Forgot to say, I'm usually in bed by 10 pm.

On the days I don't workout I get up at 5am: that is enough time to shower, get myself ready, pack lunches for the family, get the kids up and ready for school, and get everyone and myself out of the house by 7:30.

On the days I do workout: I try to get up at 4:30, I usually get a 30-35minute run in on the treadmill (it is in our bedroom) and then cut my shower/prep time for me down a little by rushing.

I also get all my things ready the night before when I workout in the mornings. I lay out the exercise clothes on the dresser, have a bottle of water ready to go, sneakers by the side of the bed, etc. That way all I have to do is wake up, change, and I can start warming up. It is hard to get use to at first but once you get into the routine it isn't so bad. My husband minds it more because he has to hear the treadill at such an early hour but he never says anything.

I usually go to bed between 8:30 and 9:30.

5:15a.m.