what is your favorite time to workout? either weights or cardio or both. i seem to be torn right now. i love mornings b/c it gets the workout done with and it wakes me up and gets me moving. however, lately i have been trying afternoons and i've noticed i can push more with weights and run harder with cardio. plush i like the extra 2 hrs of sleep;-) so i was just wondering what everyones prefered times are and why.
what is your favorite time?
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crazystepr
Cathlete
I wish I could get up in the mornings to workout!! I'm wayyyyyy to sleepy though and I've tried it before and my workouts have been crappy. I have NO energy to do cardio in the mornings. Afternoons are my time, for sure. I have tons of energy. I've been working out in the afternoons for 8 years now and it's just a habit. I love it. It's such a matter of personal preference, though.
I struggle on the weekends because if I don't workout in the morning I usually don't get a workout in at all. I end up missing a lot of weekend workouts because I'm just NOT a morning exerciser.
Allison
I struggle on the weekends because if I don't workout in the morning I usually don't get a workout in at all. I end up missing a lot of weekend workouts because I'm just NOT a morning exerciser.
Allison
buffettgirl
Cathlete
My favorite time is when the workout is all done! My DH always says the best thing about running is when you stop.
Beavs
Cathlete
I tried morning workouts and still do them when necessary but generally speaking, later afternoon evening is best for me. I find it nice to burn off the stress of the day. I worked out last night until 9:30, took a shower, and went to bed. I have no problem crashing after a nice hard workout.
You know, I used to say in the a.m. after a few cups of coffee and a boal of hot oatmeal. But lately I have been getting up really early (due to my workout space being taken over by contractors who are finishing our basement), not eating anything and able to push a bit harder during my cardio. I thought the opposite would be true! Who knew?!
Becky
Becky
neicebug
Cathlete
I usually exercise very early in the morning - 4am...this is purely out of necessity. x(
However, I do notice the same thing that you said...when I CAN workout in the late morning or early afternoon, I can really push myself soooo much harder and burn many many more calories!!!
xoxo, Denise
However, I do notice the same thing that you said...when I CAN workout in the late morning or early afternoon, I can really push myself soooo much harder and burn many many more calories!!!
xoxo, Denise
I workout in the morning. That way, I can shower afterwards, and get ready for my day ahead.
For those of you who workout in the afternoon, I presume you shower after your workout. Does that mean you shower twice a day? Or are you one of the lucky ones who can get up in the morning and get your hair in place without getting it wet?
Diane
For those of you who workout in the afternoon, I presume you shower after your workout. Does that mean you shower twice a day? Or are you one of the lucky ones who can get up in the morning and get your hair in place without getting it wet?
Diane
crazystepr
Cathlete
I shower twice a day but only wash my hair after I work out. Luckily for me, I have really dry hair so it actually looks ok during the day not having been washed that morning...
Allison
Allison
I actually would prefer to workout mid-morning. Doesn't happen, though, since I work in an office. I mostly workout in the evening after I get home from work. I don't like working out just when I wake up. I'm uncoordinated and prone to injury if I work out too soon.
Last week before leaving on vacation, I did a morning workout because I knew I wouldn't be able to do a workout later that day. I gave myself 15 minutes to wake up and grab something light to eat and then did a 40 minute interval workout on the treadmill. I felt great, but by 4 PM, I was exhausted more than usual. My body's just not used to working out that time of day.
I can't really get up early and workout before work anyway as our house is very small and I would disturb my DH. I normally get home before he does, so can work out with the tv blaring and not bother anybody.
I shower twice a day. A shower in the morning before work and a quick shower after my workout. I don't worry much about my hair. It's long and thick and in a pony-tail mostly. Hard to go wrong there. I wash my hair only in the AM before work and pull it back after it dries.
April
Last week before leaving on vacation, I did a morning workout because I knew I wouldn't be able to do a workout later that day. I gave myself 15 minutes to wake up and grab something light to eat and then did a 40 minute interval workout on the treadmill. I felt great, but by 4 PM, I was exhausted more than usual. My body's just not used to working out that time of day.
I can't really get up early and workout before work anyway as our house is very small and I would disturb my DH. I normally get home before he does, so can work out with the tv blaring and not bother anybody.
I shower twice a day. A shower in the morning before work and a quick shower after my workout. I don't worry much about my hair. It's long and thick and in a pony-tail mostly. Hard to go wrong there. I wash my hair only in the AM before work and pull it back after it dries.
April
exer_cited
Cathlete
I work out at 7pm every day, weekday or weekend.
I've tried getting up in the morning and getting it done, but I just can't. And on the rare occasion that I have, I just can't give it 100%. My body just doesn't move well in the morning!;-)
I've tried getting up in the morning and getting it done, but I just can't. And on the rare occasion that I have, I just can't give it 100%. My body just doesn't move well in the morning!;-)
rgs424
Cathlete
>I choose mornings even though I think I perform better later
>in day. I like the feeling of having my workout behind me,
>showered, and ready for whatever the day throws my way. Plus,
>when things get busy, I am so tempted to blow off my workout.
>
>JJ
SAME FOR ME !! I can do better in the evenings, but like to get it over with first thing.
>in day. I like the feeling of having my workout behind me,
>showered, and ready for whatever the day throws my way. Plus,
>when things get busy, I am so tempted to blow off my workout.
>
>JJ
SAME FOR ME !! I can do better in the evenings, but like to get it over with first thing.
lainiefig
Cathlete
I generally work out in the early afternoon, if possible--has a lot to do with when my kids are in school or napping. The times I try in the morning I'm just too hungry before breakfast and in too much of a hurry after breakfast or something. I never can seem to work out how to do it in the morning (and I'm not a morning person).
I shower once a day--in the afternoons after working out. I only wash my hair every other day or sometimes skip two days, though, since it's colored and tends to be dry. As long as it was blow-dried last time it was washed, it's easy enough to style it (what little style it has). If I let it air dry, though, it's hopeless to tame it until washed again.
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I shower once a day--in the afternoons after working out. I only wash my hair every other day or sometimes skip two days, though, since it's colored and tends to be dry. As long as it was blow-dried last time it was washed, it's easy enough to style it (what little style it has). If I let it air dry, though, it's hopeless to tame it until washed again.
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Fit_mommy
Cathlete
While getting it done in the morning is definately the more efficient way of doing it , I am not one to get up at 5am to work out so if I can't get my work out done at a *reasonable* hour of the morning (as in a start time of no earlier then 7am), then it waits until my son's nap time which is between 1pm and 4pm. I will work out in the evenings after dinner as a last resort.
ETA: I usually only shower once a day. If my hair doesn't want to cooperate in the mornings I just throw it up in a pony tail. I am a SAHM with a p/t job as a childcare attendant at my gym so it's not like my hair has to be "DONE" every morning.
ETA: I usually only shower once a day. If my hair doesn't want to cooperate in the mornings I just throw it up in a pony tail. I am a SAHM with a p/t job as a childcare attendant at my gym so it's not like my hair has to be "DONE" every morning.
carolynjane
Cathlete
I like to workout around 4 p.m. Luckily I have a home office which gives me some flexibility. I'm usually at my desk by 7:30, so by 4 I'm ready to call it a day! Whenever I do half to workout in the morning, I usually feel I don't get quite as good of a workout because my muscles aren't warmed up. But then when I'm done I'm so happy to have it behind me for the rest of the day!
i'm a natural morning person. even though i have felt stronger in my workouts in the afternoon, i have hated having to do it and stop my day to go workout. i'm going to go back to mornings starting tomorrow. even though sometimes i have though mornings where i don't want to get up, i have more days where i love to get going and get it done. i feel positive, energized, and motivated for my upcoming day