Can you hit the gym after 8 hours of work?

[Anonymous]

When you usually go to the gym? Before your work? Or after your work?

[truthbeknown]

I work as a mechanic so my job is physical, I get dirty and tired. So no, I do not go to the gym right after work. I need to clean up and chill out for a few hours. Usually I come home from work, shower, do a few things, and have a nap. Then I hit the gym later at night after 8 when there are less people there, so it works out nicer that way anyway. I cannot workout before work, because I don't like how my arms and other muscles are tired or sore while I am working.

[TheAngryBanana]

Well it really depends on a few things

For example is it an office kind of job you have where you don't use a lot of physical movement?

If yes then you have been sitting for around 8 hours and should be fine

But if you do a job like mine where you are working on your feet all the time then I wouldn't go strait away I would recommend to let your body rest for a little while before you head strait to the gym just to give yourself time to relax

[jaxxten]

almost every day. i work in shifts. so one week its gym then work, the other is the other way around. they are completely different physical activities and they dont block each other.

[Asker]

Nice

[electromagnetic]

Do it everyday. I usually prefer going in the AM when it's not so busy but sometimes, i go after work because I could wake up early enough.

[Bigclit]

Yeah I'm usually sitting on my ass at work so after work putting in a workout would be great

[ModernDayCrusader]

Its rough, depends what your job is
Last summer i worked with my uncles landscaping company, i could not go to the gym afterwards
At university, i work in an office filing papers, and i go to the gym no problem

[Red_Arrow]

I go right after work. That way I can go home and relax after.

[Asker]

You go to gym at 68 that's great

[Red_Arrow]

Yep. My orthopedic doctor told me that I needed surgery for a rotator cuff that is hanging on by a thread. But the recovery time to get back to my job (with a lot of lifting) would be 6 months. The job would be gone, and it is a little late in life to go looking for a new one. The option he gave me was to try PT. So I went to a few weeks of PT, which strengthened the muscles around it and holding it together, and after PT i joined a gym and continued the exercises. That was several years ago and it is still holding together, even with all the strain I put on it daily.

After doing those exercises I use a stationary bike for cardio.

[Asker]

I had that injury I became fine but I feel it's still there it will be great if you tell me what helped you to heal your rotator cuff

[Red_Arrow]

It is not healed. The only way to "heal" it is to surgically reattach it. I have strengthened the muscles around the cuff so that it does not pull on the ligament that is so torn. Without the muscles around it holding it together, it would tear the rest of the way.

[Josht11]

I don't have work but I go to the gym after 7 hours of school.

[Asker]

Don't you find it it's easier in your day off?

[Josht11]

Yeah I have the longest and best session on Sunday also because there's no one there but my current schedule is mon, wed, fri, sun.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Yup, after work. That's my lifestyle, I have to go to the gym to de-compress tbh. I'll be in the office 8-10 hours and go home, eat, change and right out the door to hit the weights.

[SilenceMeansPatience]

I don't work but after school yea I can, as long as I've eaten and slept properly

[Iron_Man]

Its very hard knowing I work outdoors. I go to the gym on off days 3 days a week. soon I will be going to the gym more

[Anonymous]

My office has gym faculties. So I go anytime naturally after work at evening.

[Asker]

Lucky

[idiotmanchild]

Usually right after work. I sit on my ass all day, so I'm nice and rested at the end.

[TheOneLol]

Yes you can just drink a protein first or something energetic

[Anonymous]

Before work. I'm too tired after putting g in 10 or more hours.

[Anonymous]

8 hours of work? You must be joking. 10 to 12 is the norm

[EmpatheticLady]

Yes, I can, though it's not always easy.

[HaveNoName]

I do that throughout work week.

[Keepcalm89]

Yeah I have for everyday this week