Comments on: Morning Workouts. (Or, Those Things Other People Do.) http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/ life: super powers not included Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:11:47 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Glyconutrients http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-635 Glyconutrients Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:16:35 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-635 Great question... And yes - question is over highly debated issue/topic. I like working out in the morning. Currently, I lift on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons because a couple of buddies agreed to do so w/ me. I find it's more enjoyable to work out with at least another person. I go for a walk on Tuesay, Saturday, and Sunday mornings (anywhere from 5 through 6 AM). A long, long time ago I read an article on some health magazine that suggested to work out for strength in the mornings and for endurance in the afternoons. Logic being that you have more energy and power in the mornings BEFORE work-related stresses and various activities. Kevin On Twitter as <a href="http://twitter.com/glycotrainer" rel="nofollow">@glycotrainer</a> Great question… And yes – question is over highly debated issue/topic.

I like working out in the morning. Currently, I lift on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons because a couple of buddies agreed to do so w/ me. I find it’s more enjoyable to work out with at least another person.

I go for a walk on Tuesay, Saturday, and Sunday mornings (anywhere from 5 through 6 AM).

A long, long time ago I read an article on some health magazine that suggested to work out for strength in the mornings and for endurance in the afternoons. Logic being that you have more energy and power in the mornings BEFORE work-related stresses and various activities.

Kevin
On Twitter as @glycotrainer

]]> By: megabrooke http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-634 megabrooke Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:58:49 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-634 so im totally a morning exerciser. mostly because i hate the toolbags at the gym from 6-8pm (you and the normal people excluded. but you know those that im talking about.) once i started doing it in the morning, it was so much better for my schedule. i feel more energized come 10am, im able to just relax in the evening, and it works for me. also, when im training for a race, especially in the warm weather, i like to get my run in early before it's sweltering outside. so im totally a morning exerciser. mostly because i hate the toolbags at the gym from 6-8pm (you and the normal people excluded. but you know those that im talking about.) once i started doing it in the morning, it was so much better for my schedule. i feel more energized come 10am, im able to just relax in the evening, and it works for me. also, when im training for a race, especially in the warm weather, i like to get my run in early before it’s sweltering outside.

]]> By: Tracey http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-616 Tracey Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:28:33 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-616 Struggler, way to go! Not only are you <em>up</em> at 6 a.m., but you're running! Struggler, way to go! Not only are you up at 6 a.m., but you’re running!

]]> By: Struggler http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-615 Struggler Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:05:10 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-615 Regrettably I have found the 5:30 alarm clock, leading to running in the dark at 6AM, has been the most reliable way of making sure my exercise happens. If I'm really disciplined I can do it in the after work (love your description of that!) slot too, but, for efficiency of showering if nothing else, I like that morning thing. The hardest part is getting out the front door - once I'm out in the cool air, I love it. Regrettably I have found the 5:30 alarm clock, leading to running in the dark at 6AM, has been the most reliable way of making sure my exercise happens. If I’m really disciplined I can do it in the after work (love your description of that!) slot too, but, for efficiency of showering if nothing else, I like that morning thing. The hardest part is getting out the front door – once I’m out in the cool air, I love it.

]]> By: Tracey http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-614 Tracey Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:46:02 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-614 FoodFitnessFreshair: Ugh, I tried early-morning cardio one time and realized I was like a zombie. I don’t think I even sweat! FoodFitnessFreshair: Ugh, I tried early-morning cardio one time and realized I was like a zombie. I don’t think I even sweat!

]]> By: FoodFitnessFreshair http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-613 FoodFitnessFreshair Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:37:26 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-613 I love to do yoga in the morning...but I don't always get myself up for it. When I do, I usually feel a little sluggish at the start, but after I'm done, I feel wonderful, and feel like I've accomplished so much even before breakfast! Cardio on the other hand, I much prefer to do later in the day when I'm more awake. I love to do yoga in the morning…but I don’t always get myself up for it. When I do, I usually feel a little sluggish at the start, but after I’m done, I feel wonderful, and feel like I’ve accomplished so much even before breakfast! Cardio on the other hand, I much prefer to do later in the day when I’m more awake.

]]> By: Tracey http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-612 Tracey Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:35:49 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-612 Sarah--I hadn't thought about it, but I also like that I can de-stress from the day with my evening workout. Thanks for visiting my blog! Sarah–I hadn’t thought about it, but I also like that I can de-stress from the day with my evening workout. Thanks for visiting my blog!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-611 Sarah Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:33:33 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-611 I would love to workout in the morning but as a mom of 2 this is really not possible unless I get up super early. For my PM workouts it is a chance for me to unwind and decompress from the day. It works for me but I know that everyone is an individual. I would love to workout in the morning but as a mom of 2 this is really not possible unless I get up super early. For my PM workouts it is a chance for me to unwind and decompress from the day. It works for me but I know that everyone is an individual.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-610 Kelly Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:48:07 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-610 I am a morning person! I wake up, brush my teeth, lace up the shoes and head out! It is what works for me. I love getting my workout done first thing because it sets the tone for my day and gives me energy. With that said, not everyone is like that! My husband is a mid-day workout guy and that is what works best for him. I think it is just an individual decision and once you find what works for you then you will stick with it. I am a morning person! I wake up, brush my teeth, lace up the shoes and head out! It is what works for me. I love getting my workout done first thing because it sets the tone for my day and gives me energy. With that said, not everyone is like that! My husband is a mid-day workout guy and that is what works best for him. I think it is just an individual decision and once you find what works for you then you will stick with it.

]]> By: Tracey http://www.notsuperhuman.com/2010/01/morning-workouts-or-those-things-other-people-do/comment-page-1/#comment-609 Tracey Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:52:19 +0000 http://www.notsuperhuman.com/?p=566#comment-609 Jess, Thanks for the expert insight! Jess, Thanks for the expert insight!

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