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Post by gti steve on May 18, 2007 8:06:48 GMT -5
Does anyone workout in the morning?
I started my new job and i get home like at 8:00 each night and im kinda shot by that time. Theres a NYSC(New York Sports Club) across the street from my office (41st and 3rd) so im considering coming in early, getting my workout in and starting my day.
any ideas?
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Post by vindog on May 18, 2007 8:15:58 GMT -5
Great Time to workot!!! Stimulates The Metabolism for the entire day!!! #rantingsmiley2sx#
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Post by gti steve on May 18, 2007 8:24:02 GMT -5
I want to give it a shot, but i work the 9-6 shift. so id have to wake up at 5:30, catch the 6:15 bus to the city, be uptown by 7:15-7:30, workout till 8:30, then shower and change and be at work at 9.
i think it would work
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Post by Sal Paradise on May 18, 2007 8:26:33 GMT -5
I agree with Vince on this one.
When I work out in the morning, which is rare because I get to bed so late and my partners train in the evening, I feel better all day and actually think I get a bit more out of it.
My favorite is to do both a cardio workout inthe morning followed by a weight workout of some type for one -possibly smaller - bodypart after, maybe just traps or calves. Possibly Biceps or just Triceps. Then catch a full chest or back workout in the evening.
But morning workouts have always seemed to be better for me as far back as I can remember.
Sal
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Post by gti steve on May 18, 2007 8:34:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the input guys. Im going to see how it goes for a while, once i get comfortable in the new job
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Post by fit on May 18, 2007 8:38:12 GMT -5
Good luck! Unless you truly are not a morning person, this will work fine. Given your commute and needing to get to bed earlier, your day gets used up but that's part of the game.  |
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Post by gti steve on May 18, 2007 8:40:19 GMT -5
Haha yes it is. But as it is now, i barely even see my gf lol. we have opposite schedules. shes a nurse, works 3-4 days a week 7am - 7:30pm, so when she works we never see each other.
so much to do, and so little time!!
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Post by mrbeefy on May 18, 2007 8:49:53 GMT -5
I've ALWAYS gotten up very early. Habit from 14 + years in the Army.
So I normally get up and do my cardio around 3:30 ish AM.
Eat, SSS, off to work by 6:00 am.
THAN hit the weights between 4-5:00 pm.
IF I had MY perfect world, I FEEL my best WO time is around 10:00 am.
If I go to the gym on a Saturday, or Sunday...that's the BEST time for my body for some reason.
I think you gotta go with what works best for YOU.
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Post by masterschamp on May 18, 2007 9:47:45 GMT -5
I double, and even triple split at times ( like now during pre contest) and my first workout every day begins at 4:45-5:00. I absolutely love training in the AM...just seems to get the whole day started off on the right foot.
Keith
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Post by chanman83 on May 18, 2007 9:50:32 GMT -5
I'm with Keith. I love training in the morning because the majority of people there KNOW they got somewhere to go so no BS'in. No dumb hs or kids running around and you can do your super, tri, giant sets without any issues. Keith said it best, it also jump starts my day!
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Post by TNA on May 18, 2007 10:23:01 GMT -5
I've been working out in the mornings (6 am) for the last couple of years. Can't even see myself working out after work anymore!
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Post by EBA84 on May 18, 2007 11:08:02 GMT -5
I prefer to train at night. Usually at 7 pm. I am wide awake and ready to take out all the days frustrations on the weights. I also have 5 of the 6 meals of the day in me so I am totally fueled to go.
I just can't get motivated to train in the morning. I usually train around 11 am on the weekends only because the gym closes earlier.
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Post by Karrie on May 18, 2007 11:39:41 GMT -5
I miss my early morning lifting!!!  I do cardio 3 days a week at 5:15 and I have sooo much more energy. I lift at night due to my kids etc but if I could do cardio and lift in the morning that would be the way to go!!! I think your schedule sounds like it will work! Keep us updated on how it goes!!! ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by masterschamp on May 18, 2007 11:57:58 GMT -5
I prefer to train at night. Usually at 7 pm. I am wide awake and ready to take out all the days frustrations on the weights. I also have 5 of the 6 meals of the day in me so I am totally fueled to go. I just can't get motivated to train in the morning. I usually train around 11 am on the weekends only because the gym closes earlier. "take out all the days frustrations on the weights" !!!  Eric, I kinda feel sorry for those weights!! Keith |
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Post by gti steve on May 18, 2007 13:15:47 GMT -5
Once i get comfortable with this new working environment (its a 24/7 job, not a 9-6) then i can schedule the gym. right now, im only getting in after work and the workouts have been so far so good, but i miss working out at 5:30 like at my old job
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Post by RUBICON19 on May 18, 2007 13:33:40 GMT -5
I hate working out early. I need meals first. Hope it works for you though
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Post by beckie on May 18, 2007 17:53:56 GMT -5
I can't do earlier than 9.30am-I'm not exactly a morning person  |
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Post by cavemuscle on May 20, 2007 14:43:54 GMT -5
5:30 am for me! The Weight Room is a 24 hour facility.
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Post by gti steve on May 21, 2007 8:47:10 GMT -5
Its going to be hard for me to do it earlier than work. I may have to suffice for now to going at 7:30pm.  |
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I do cardio 3 days a week at 5:15 and I have sooo much more energy. I lift at night due to my kids etc but if I could do cardio and lift in the morning that would be the way to go!!! I think your schedule sounds like it will work! Keep us updated on how it goes!!! ;D ;D ;D
