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Ok.  where are my early AM workout people?Ok. where are my early AM workout people?  ☀️ All week, I’ve been saying I’m going to get up at 5:00 AM to workout and it hasn’t happened yet. I’ve done AM workouts in the past(so I know it’s possible)- just have to commit! I’ve been working out at night instead, so I haven’t been skipping. But, I rather be doing other things at night. FYI- I work out at home. not a gym. For those of you who successfully work out early in the AM. what are your go-to tips, tricks, positive self talk, or inspiration that gets you out of bed and working out?!  Thanks in advance! Update: I did it!  Thanks for all the inspiration everyone!  I woke up at 5:00 & did a tough 30 min PopSugar Cardio Workout! Now, I feel energized & awake! Thank you all for being my digital accountability partners!  

Answer 1

I’m an early workout person too. I live in a condo and we have a small gym in our community. My TV turns on at 2:15am at high volume. then my alarms (yes more than one) go off at 2:15 and 2:30. I get up and get my gym clothes on, take the dog out to potty and then I get to the gym by 3:00. I use the elliptical for 45-65 minutes. (Shorter times if I get there after 3:15 as I need to be home by 4:15). I’ve been doing this steady since mid July of last year 4-6 days a week. My reason for early morning workouts are as follows: I have to be to work at 6am. It’s too easy to come up with reasons why to not go at night vs morning. It energizes my day!  

Comments

@exorbitant Wow, that’s impressive 2:15 am!  

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@divot thanks. It takes me time to get out of bed. But I like to be at the gym at 3am

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@exorbitant I’m in AWE!  

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@divot  

Answer 2

Sleep in tour work out clothes!  

Answer 3

I get up at 3 am. i work a 12 1/2 hr day. too tired when I get home. I just get right up as soon as alarm goes off and get to it. lol

Answer 4

I joined a class I love 3 days a week. 6am and the friends and workout are great. To be honest I am a little lazy the other mornings but when I’m in the groove I get up then too. I have a desk job and feel so much better when I work our first.  

Answer 5

Go before you do anything else like watch the news, check your phone, read. If you are a working person this is harder. Also difficult if you live in cold weather. Can you adjust your work schedule? Try and be creative.  

Answer 6

Join a class

Answer 7

Keep my workout clothes in bathroom Change while I’m peeing as soon as I get up Keep workout dvd in the player and my shoes and socks in front of tv

Answer 8

I love working out early. I take a 5 am class 3-4 times a week. I absolutely love it. Hard at first but now my body just wakes up at 4:15 like clock work! Just think of all the extra things you’ll be able to get done after work  

Answer 9

I get up at 4:30. Took some time to get in the groove but after a couple of weeks it’s like clockwork. Feel awful if I miss. Get a workout buddy. Someone to keep you accountable

Answer 10

Before bed I get all my stuff ready for the next day, one pile is all my workout stuff, shoes clothes, etc. Another pile with what I’m going to wear for the day (after shower, get dressed and go). Helps me stay focused. If I get up and I see it right away I’m more likely to do it. Plus, it starts my day off right by getting up and getting my workout in right away.  

Answer 11

I get up at 5 bc I like the extra time in the morning before work. Now I’ve started getting my walk done in the morning. Can you maybe try a half hour earlier wake up time until you get used to it.  

Answer 12

I do classes that charge $25 if skipped. So I have no choice but to get up at 4:15 and be there by 5. @perviouson’t wanna waste any more money  

Answer 13

I roll out of bed at 6am throw on my sneakers and hit the treadmill . Sometimes I watch a tv show, sometime I listen to a podcast or u tube video . I have incorporated using hand weights while walking. I try to drink a bottle of water throughout . It really is a great way to start off your day . For me morning workouts are the best option as I am on my feet all day on a cement floor so by the end of the day, I’m spent. For the last year I have also been walking during my 30 min lunch break, outdoors when weather permits, indoor when it doesn’t -and 15 min of yoga at night . Also if you can find an accountability buddy that really helps. Best of luck on your journey!  

Answer 14

I do workout @perviousV@perviouss in the am. I just set my alarm to get up and workout before I get ready for work. I make myself do it and remind myself of how much better I feel when I get it done.  

Answer 15

Sorry, I am an evening work out person. I sleep better, but I do bike during work

Answer 16

I get up at 4 to get lunches ready and be at the gym by 5 for my CrossFit type class until 545

Answer 17

Sleep in my workout clothes, but honestly, when I started doing early morning group classes I became more motivated to get out of bed

Answer 18

Everything must be done the night before making it brainless. I get up 415 for a 5am class. Leave house by 10 to the latest. Everything done night before so just go through motions.  

Answer 19

I have said the same thing all week. Tomorrow morning. lol I even set the alarm. But turn it right off. Makes me sad because I was going at 5:30 every morning a year ago. I loved it. But I just can't get back on track.  

Answer 20

My tip is to set your alarm and just go do it. I wake every day at 4:30 to go to the gym for a 5:45 class. (I like time to get awake, wash my face, drink coffee. ) It takes 21 days to make a habit. Now if I don’t go, I miss it.  

Answer 21

I cannot do it! I tell myself I will, and I never do. I do it right after work. Wish I could wake my butt up for the morning workout. Good for you!  

Answer 22

I walk every morning at 5am for an hour then walk again in the evening for another hour.  

Answer 23

Have everything that you need for the next day all set out. Have your gym bag packed and ready to go.  

Answer 24

Love my mornings

Answer 25

I’ve left my workout clothes on the floor in my bathroom for over 40 years and it works ! Roll out of bed and put your gym clothes on !  

Answer 26

I did today. My clothes were set out and I worked out in my garage on the elliptical. Brrrr! My husband gets up to go to the gym at 4:30 every morning. I’m going back to working out after work. I was extra tired this evening. I need my sleep!  

Answer 27

Understand‼️ When I worked I would get up at 5 and do walking @perviousV@pervious'S, Yoga, etc. I started with 1 day a week. I worked up to 3 days a week. I am now retired and getting up early is not "a have to", but I do, because I walk outside. 5 days a week. I set my Activity Tracker, that makes me get up and move. I have my Fitbit linked.  

Answer 28

I hate getting up early, but I car pool to work with two people. The three of us joined the gym. I’m up at 4:40 at the gym by 6, work out for 40 minutes, shower and off to work. It’s the buddy system otherwise I would definitely be getting and extra hour sleep! Perhaps you can alternate. Either way, good for you. Your still doing it!  

Answer 29

I set the alarm on my phone and put it across the room so I have to get out of bed to turn it off. Then I am up so it’s time to get moving

Answer 30

My alarm is set for 5:05. I let myself snooze a couple times if I need it. @perviousrink my pre workout while scrolling through Facebook, Amazon, etc. It’s a process to get out of bed, but it’s what I have to do! Goal is to get on the treadmill by 5:45  

Answer 31

It helps me to put my alarm clock out of reach so I have to actually get out of bed to silence it. No opportunity to roll over and fall back to sleep.  

Answer 32

Way to go. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to hearing how you do tomorrow.  

Answer 33

I’m an early riser for workout . 4:00 am ‍♂️

Answer 34

Wear your workout clothes to bed. I did that until it became a habit to get up.