re: OT gym rats: working out in the AM vs. PM

I just got done with a workout. I feel great, brah.

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How do you eat before going to the gym in the AM?

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Training fasted is amazing

Just depends on my work schedule. If I'm working a bunch of nights in a row...I get up in the afternoon and make sure I have enough time to workout before going back to work that night.


Off a few days...I'll try to knock out my workout first thing in the AM so I have the rest of the day to do whatever.

I'm getting ready for the gym right now

I normally feel better/more active if I workout in the AM. But I take a pre-workout and hate being all jittery and constantly sweating throughout the day. My usual time is about 5:15-5:30 pm...just early enough to beat the "9-5 job" crowd.

I have kids so morning (when they are still sleeping) is really the only time I care to go. I eat a banana or half of a CLIF bar on the way to the gym. I workout for approximately 45 minutes, take a shower, and leave the gym around 5:30 am. I get home in time to help get the kids up and ready for school. The gym is way less crowded and you get to know the staff and other people at the gym if you want. On your way out, be sure to sneer at the slugs dragging themselves into the gym at 5:30.

Get my workout done in the morning, so no matter what happens the rest of the day its done.

I've tried the AM workouts and there are a few benefits:

1) Empty
2) No one on any machines/benches because all the old folk are on the treadmills
3) Feels great knowing you're free after work

I would suggest doing it if you're normally up early, but I can't motivate myself to do it anymore.

PM, i get a much better work out.

But its usually AM and PM bc of PT in the morning.