AM work out groggyness

herna1pd · 08-31-2008, 06:20 AM

I used to work out in the afternoon. I have no trouble getting up to work out at 7am but it seems that my body is still not fully awake and I cannot get as intense as I would like. Any suggestions?

I was thinking of maybe adding in a 10 min bike or walk to my stretching to get my blood flowing.

Thanks.

gopgop · 08-31-2008, 07:06 AM

I usually go for a 15-20 walk every AM within 10 min of waking every day. Whether AM or PM workout. I'm very groggy until noon or so if I don't do this.

Kelei · 08-31-2008, 08:07 AM

What are you eating for breakfast?

AnimalFocus78 · 08-31-2008, 08:28 AM

When I did morning workouts I HAD to do 15 minutes of cardio.

I do it so it was real easy the first 5 moderate the second 5 then the last 5 min I'd push it a little. This was the only way I'd get warm/ awake enough to lift properly.

headinahole · 08-31-2008, 08:49 AM

I eat a bowl of oatmeal and slam my pre-workout NO as soon as I wake up, make up the pre-workout cocktail the night before so it's nice a chilled for when I get up. Like you said, try some ab workout or 10mins of cardio/stretching to get the blood flowing... I do that everytime I step in the gym.

herna1pd · 08-31-2008, 09:18 AM

thanks all. yeah. i eay oats a little protein. this is all great advice!

AnimalFocus78 · 08-31-2008, 09:19 AM

what time do you get up what time do you finish eating and what time are you walking through the door?

kknecht1 · 08-31-2008, 09:29 AM

You could:

jump into a cold shower/wash face with cold water (helps to wake me up)
Get some caffine pills/ coffee
do some LI cardio for ~10-15
Put on some loud rock music

bdiesel · 08-31-2008, 10:01 AM

1/2 cup oats, 1 scoop whey protein in a blender. drink 8-12 oz of water and take some multi's. eating fruit can help as well. an orange is good. when you get to the gym hit an eliptical for 5-10 min.