Early Morning Workout vs Late Night Workout? Which one do you prefer and why?

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RingOfFire · Accepted Answer

I've been working out since before I was born (poor Mom!) and I still do. I still lift weights, do indoor cycling and several months ago added some yoga type stretching to my routine for the first time in my life after going through a bout of Sciatica which I never had in my life before and hope to never have again! DAMN that was the most painful thing I ever experienced! Came out of nowhere!

Anyway, in recent years I have been working out at night... mostly because I am too busy during the day to do it. I've never been a morning person, but I am trying to change that now with mixed success. Recently I was able to tolerate some early AM workouts instead of waiting until night. ... And I LOVED IT! I have noticed that with my work, I always get a big energy boost if I accomplish something positive first thing in the morning. It gives me a boost in my mood and my productivity for the rest of the day.

Working out first thing had the same effect! Gave me a sense of accomplishment first thing in the morning that motivated me all day. I was hoping it would do that and it did.

The downside is who wants to hit the weights when you've barely even opened your eyes and have to do curls looking in the mirror with a bedhead? Not sure if I can keep it up, but going to try. 😀

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I work a weird schedule. 6pm-2am. I like to go to the gym after work. Less people in the gym. Also, surprisingly, at my gym most of the people there from 2-4am are ladies.

That means, when I'm in the sauna in the locker room after working out, I don't have to deal with guys putting paper towels over the sauna censor to try to heat it above what it is meant for. When I've gone in the daytime, never fails that somebody tampers with the censor, which then shorts the circuit and shuts it off entirely and it takes time for a worker to reset it, if they even do. In the few times it does not short, they make it so unbearably hot.

Also, the ladies that come around this time do not bring drama and try to blast someone on social media. And they are super helpful if I'm struggling with a workout. We support each other like how gym culture is supposed to be. Many gyms have issues with certain types of women causing problems, but the ladies at my gym at the time I go are all awesome and are even being the leaders in bringing the correct gym culture back.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

Prefer early morning but rarely get it bc of work, so I settle for evening workouts, which tend to be focused on one area for the evening rather than a full-body thing. Now that the summer's coming and the work schedule slows down I can get back to the early morning and take my time. (Yay!)

rosemilk · Accepted Answer

early morning. always early morning. the earlier the better that way i barely notice what i'm doing and it will get it over with lol. after work, i'm eating dinner and then relaxing. ain't no way you'll find me working out lol

Zack-Bann · Answer

Late night for me I can never wake up energized enough in the morning, even when I’m well rested  (The only exception is the kind of workout I don’t need to leave the bed for 😏)

HawkPerception · Answer

I always do late night. Workouts in the morning are probably a better habit though. They set you up for the day mentally and physically.

For me, working out at the end of the day relaxes me and helps me sleep.

EmmaMary · Answer

I only wish I had the time!  How about your goodself @thegreenyogi xxx

NordicInScandinavia · Answer

Early morning for me, exercising for the mere purpose of exercising isn't enjoyable for me, so I like to get it out of the way and be done with it + my hair and sleep schedule doesn't agree with late showers.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Midday I can't I can't commit to mornings or nights because often I am really tired depending on my sleep schedule tho if I had to pick it would be nights..

notadumblonde · Answer

I prefer early morning. It's safer to go running outside early morning than late at night. However, now that's its summer it stays light till after 8pm.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Late night. Working out in the morning just makes me sluggish for the day, as I’ve already used up my energy.

cheeky_starfish · Answer

I prefer an early morning workout 🏃🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♂️ the later it gets in the day the more I want to chill at home and relax.

Pudsmucker · Answer

Early morning workouts it starts your metabolism up working faster for you. It gives you a longer burn. Late night exercising will also cause sleepless nights because you're adrenaline is running. And you're also burning energy.

lilBigPotato · Answer

I'm a zombie in the morning, no energy or motivation for workouts. I go in the afternoon or evening

exitseven · Answer

I have been working out at 5AM for the last 20 or so years. I cannot imagine doing it after work anymore.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Morning. Not sure why, but I have been running for years around 0500 and then working out after. The only exceptions are my Uechi-ryu and BJJ days, because there is no one around that early.

Jove79 · Answer

At night. I felt I built more muscle working out a couple hours before bed, and eating Greek yogurt and a protein shake after. Recover during your sleep with plenty of protein in your system

queenofcardio · Answer

Early morning. I never sleep well if I workout in the evening.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I prefer sitting on my ass playing video games and eating snacks while not gaining a single pound.

lyrem04 · Answer

Late night… I’m not a morning person but currently I’m forced to be

Entertained_Adult · Answer

Whenever the chaturbate livestream host is online, i work out my forearm.

7Phoenix7 · Answer

I'm a night owl but I prefer to workout earlier in the day.

Valdemort · Answer

Depends on the day of the week for me, but I enjoy my Saturday morning trainings the most.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Early morning. I am too busy practising keyboards or guitar or both at night.

Caughtulookin · Answer

Afternoon is generally my time because i hit the gym either before work or after. Its easier for me to eat enough to hit the gym on the way to work. I live out of town a good ways.

Babebytheshore85 · Answer

Mornings are the vibe. The gym is empty and I get all the machines lol

Shiprex · Answer

Bith have good points but hunger draws me to wake up soimy gym work out tends to be later

Criddlen94 · Answer

Definitely early morning. It wakes you up and you get it done in case you're too tired to do it at the end of the day.

WhiteThought · Answer

Early morning, and then breakfast after my workout

WonderingManII · Answer

Early Morning, because I'm fresh out of bed, and feeling better than I do at night.

Staximus · Answer

Neither, I work late at night and early in the morning

Maskx · Answer

I am NOT a morning person. In the morning i’m tired, my eyes are crusty and I NEED coffee. I have a lot more energy later in the day.

fish5505_87 · Answer

Late, I have more energy in the afternoon, evening!

V1ka5h · Answer

Always early morning, cuz after that I get the whole day...

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Early morning definitely... way less people there

Zoi2000 · Answer

Early morning cause best way to start my morning. I did it 3 hours ago.

Anonymous · Answer

Early morning is too early for me, and late night is too late. I prefer afternoon workout.

NicolaTesla · Answer

I usually do it in the evening after work because I have more time.

Hellfireandcandy · Answer

At night, then shower, then bed

Gwendoline · Answer

Early morning to get it out of the way.

Sonorous · Answer

Always as early as I can.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Neither. Evenings after lite dinner

soe11 · Answer

Mostly at night.

Catailian94 · Answer

Early morning less people there.

Jeff51 · Answer

Morning workout. Less people to deal with.

Sammygirl9287 · Answer

Early morning walk. Im a morning person

Sluttt · Answer

I can't get up in the morning

Iron_Man · Answer

late night

Dongie · Answer

Morning.

BlackoutHaiku · Answer

Early morning

Deserter3 · Answer

Night

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