Talk me into morning workout

farmers_daughter · February 2012

I hate working out in the morning. BUT it is the ONLY time I can get anything in. It's not alot, I walk on the treadmill, so not much but its something....Here's some tips:

1. Sleep in your work out clothes. Danskin or stretchy black pants and a t-shirt.
2. If you don't sleep in a bra, hang it on the door handle.
3. I have contacts, keep a headband close to where you keep your glasses, contacts etc...put it on.
4. Put shoes next to treadmill along with a chair to sit in
5. Keep earphones on the treadmill.
6. Walk
(Turning on TV optional)

Make it as stupid easy as you possibly can....and you will find it easier to do if you know all you have to do is walk to the next thing and get it done.

Trust me I still cuss every morning, but after I'm done with the workout, I feel soo much better, and I'm ahead by that many calories already! What an awesome feeling

Massageu2 · February 2012

I am right there with you. I am SO not a morning person, but for about the last 4 months, I have been getting up between 4:00 and 4:30 am to head to the gym, usually 3 to 5 mornings a week. It has taken a while and I still have my mornings where the "I don't wanna" wins out, but it has been going pretty well overall. I also find that since the first of the year, it is very hard to get to the machines that I want to use because of all the "New Year's Resolutioners" that have taken over the gym. I don't want to discourage anyone, but it frustrates me when I can't get to the equipment I need because someone is on the treadmill walking at 1 mph and talking on their cell phone. I gave up on going in after work and just stick to my mornings now. It is so much more relaxing to not fight for a machine that way. You may need to do what I did and start setting your alarm to go off 5 minutes earlier each day until you get to the time you need to be up to get your workout in. Good luck, and keep us posted on how it goes for you.

WBSJR · February 2012

Definitely NOT a morning person... I'm the guy who is usually up until midnight every night, so the thought of doing a morning workout was repulsive. However, I pushed past that and tried it for 21 days. Now, I LOVE IT! I get up at 5:00AM, grab a quick bowl of cheerios, and am at the gym by 5:30ish. Never have to wait for a machine at this hour, plus I can work out for a full two hours before I have to be to work, and am not rushing to finish because I want to go home or have errands to do. I am less likely to miss a workout when I do them in the morning. It is too easy to blow off an afternoon workout because I have errands or schedule conflicts. Mornings are SO MUCH easier! I also feel like I got my day started on the right foot (no pun intended) and actually accomplished something. Plus, it gives me energy for my mornings. My gym also has 5:30am Spin Classes too. I suggest you give it a try, but for at least 21 days (the time it takes to form a habit) and see if you can push through it. My body has adjusted, and I try to get to bed by 10:30 or 11:00pm and it's working for me. Trust me, if I can do it, you can too... Hated AM workouts for a loooooooooooong time.

Good luck!
Warren

Hyoderrn · February 2012

Well until last week when my husband and I started the p90x, I had a hard time deciding when to do my exercise. I always, always, always feel TONS better when I do it, it was just hard with having to work @ 6am and then having my 2 and 3 year olds to take care of on my days off. Now, we both get up at the crack of dawn :yawn: (by 4am on days I work, by 5am on days I don't) and get our p90x in before the kiddos wake up and need fed/pottied...etc...
We both feel great afterwards. My husband just started exercising last week when we started this and he had had some difficulty sleeping at night, not anymore! He feels more awake and ready for the day and finds it much easier to rest at night. It is great to have the time with him in the mornings also!!!!!

TSTagain · February 2012

It's 11am and I have no energy...I didn't workout this morning. When I do a morning workout - I walk into my office happy as can be (everyone thinks I had a lot of caffiene - but truthfully, all I have most mornings is oats, fruit and greek yogurt). You just have to get up and do it, it really can make a huge difference in how you feel and how successful you are at achieving your weightloss goals.

jnbud2002 · February 2012

I am with you! Definitely not a morning person! I didn't do my workout last night because I decided to just pass out with the kids. I came to the realization that I can do a 30 minute workout here at work because we're really slow in the a.m. I've thought about the whole get up before the kids do in the morning, but it's hard to think about. Even when I go to sleep as early as I do with the kids, I still don't want to get up! And then I'm afraid my son is going to get in my way once he does decide to wake up! But I tried the walkout at work this morning and feel awesome already! Actually thinking of maybe going for another 15-30 minutes, if not, then I plan to do it tonight for sure! I'm willing to try this out if you are! Having someone else do it with you is helpful!

wwk10 · February 2012

Thanks for all the replies.
I am going to do it. I already knew most of the reasons everyone gave, but your replies still help motivate.

The one piece of advice I didnt know which was suggested several times is to sleep in a sports bra.
I will borrow one of my wife's and let you know it it helps.:happy:

Lita00 · February 2012

I HATE mornings. They are NOT my friend! But a few months ago my mother (who has already replied to this post) signed me up for a morning boot camp. I now go 2 or 3 times per week (usually 2 because I cannot get out of bed on the 3rd day). This boot camp has NOT turned me into a morning person. However, this past Monday I was "too tired" so I did not go in the morning- I went in the evening instead. I found that I did not get as good a workout in the evening; I only burned 2/3 of my normal calories and this AFTER I spent the entire day with no energy...so not worth having gone back to bed! Then I got sick and was truly unable to make it in the rest of the week, I hate to admit it but I am actually looking forward to Monday morning. Mornings are a better time to workout because it gets your day going and your body moving. With kids its hard but try to eek out an intense 15 minutes (30 if you can swing it) before your kids wake up in the morning. After it a while (a long while) it becomes routine and it is not so hard to do. Just make a promise to yourself to do it and stick with it. Better health is always a great motivation!

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