anyone in here hit the gym at 5am?

[WiLLT429]

how is it? easy to get going once there?

[JerryB]

how is it? easy to get going once there?

I sometimes work out at home in my garage gym in the early morning with no issues.

[jdtemple]

Nope. 4:30. It's not bad, once you get over that "I'm still sleepy and want to go back to sleep" mind-game.

[superb74]

In the gym at 4:30 am as well. Once I got into the routine, it was not bad.

[Marius_Ursus]

Nope. 4:30. It's not bad, once you get over that "I'm still sleepy and want to go back to sleep" mind-game.

Exactly.

Holy crap, man. How long ago did you change your avatar, JD? You're looking great!

[jdtemple]

Exactly.

Holy crap, man. How long ago did you change your avatar, JD? You're looking great!

Really? Thanks! Seeing it every day makes it hard to judge progress. So slow!

I think that pic was from a week or so ago. I had trouble getting my profile to update, so I'm not sure which one that is. Downside of just standing in front of the same old mirror the same way every time.

[ToolTime2120]

Not quite that early. 6:30 though

Been doing it for the last 3 years. Best way to start the day

[Squid24]

04:30 myself Yep, once you get the eyes wiped clean of the sleepy gunk...you are good to go Been doing that for 5 yrs now

[Gabbar99]

At the gym 5 am this morning. I'm up then anyway. Never used an alarm clock, just not much of a sleeper. Might as well go to the gym.

[SugarFree1]

3:30 am here

[TiborDublin]

how is it? easy to get going once there?

Used to be a diver for 10 years. Standing on the springboard at 6 in the morning wearing wet speedos is not fun at all, going to the gym at 6 is nothing I'd probably be going earlier if the gym was opened that time. Just make sure the alarm is loud enough and away from the bed.

[fpena]

I did it for two years and had the best gains ever.

Then I moved back to evenings and have stalled. The reason? Because something always seems to come up so right after our spring break trip I'm going back to the mornings.

Yes it's a struggle at first but once you get used to it then it's such a relief to not worry about when you'll fit in a workout later on.

[21infantry]

Soon to be going to the GYM at 5AM crew, once I return back to working at 7AM, gym is about 20 ft from where I work. Still about 3 months away from having my own home gym up and running.

[mmobley]

Soon to be going to the GYM at 5AM crew, once I return back to working at 7AM, gym is about 20 ft from where I work. Still about 3 months away from having my own home gym up and running.

Been hitting the garage gym for around 8 months now at 4:30 AM. I really enjoy it.

[Simpy]

My workouts begin at 5:15. Some days it's easy, some days it's not. If I don't get it in early I'm more likely to skip it.

[Richie71]

6:20 for me, and commercial not home gym, which feels like 3:30 as I'm not a morning person ......but morning workouts are starting to change that.
The routine goes like:
5:30 alarm
5:35 drink an espresso and a protein shake first, then mix up a post-training shake and in-workout drink, get my lunch out of the fridge and put that all together with my gym bag which has shower gear and a hanger with my suit for work.
5:55 caffeinated pre-workout drink
6:00 leave home
6:15 to 6:20 arrive at the gym
I usually get to start training by 6:20 or 6:25, having had 45 minutes for the first caffeine shot to get into me. Once you get started it's pretty much always OK. The hardest part is often going to bed before 9:30

[Plateauplower]

5am fits my schedule best. Wake up at 3:30am or so to have time drink coffee and finish waking up before the gym.

[coachcalande]

how is it? easy to get going once there?

If you have ever seen rocky 4

I used to train in my garage (in Maine) at 4am. Literally anywhere from minus 18- minus 2 and im there with my coffee, knit cap, hooded sweatshirt, work gloves and sweat pants grinding out a pump for 45 minutes prior to work.

I prefer that over driving to the gym at that time.

Morning workouts are great though. Makes you feel good all day, can feed all day.

[mudathlete]

I actually have been kicking this around for a few weeks and was actually wondering what are you guys eating/drinking for breakfast (or your pre-workout drinks) on your empty stomach to get your workout started for the day

[coachcalande]

I actually have been kicking this around for a few weeks and was actually wondering what are you guys eating/drinking for breakfast (or your pre-workout drinks) on your empty stomach to get your workout started for the day

Usually water, put the coffee on....

scramble some eggs and make oatmeal or toast.

I like to train after breakfast but have to get that coffee going.

[Gabbar99]

I actually have been kicking this around for a few weeks and was actually wondering what are you guys eating/drinking for breakfast (or your pre-workout drinks) on your empty stomach to get your workout started for the day

Coffee only. I read a bit and drink coffee while I let myself wake up and let nature take it's course, and then it's off to the gym or a run.

[brizey]

4:30. Don't know how you guys can eat before your training. Just eat some smarties or something if you feel you are having blood sugar issues.

[ivanhoek1]

Wake up at 5am and usually in my home gym by 5:30-45ish... When I went to a commercial gym or when I travel, I'm usually at the gym before 6am too.

I find that if I workout later in the day, I'm either bloated from eating, depleted (tired), or just too much stuff gets in the way. This way I can ensure that I will have an uninterrupted workout, at least.

[tmac4919]

I actually have been kicking this around for a few weeks and was actually wondering what are you guys eating/drinking for breakfast (or your pre-workout drinks) on your empty stomach to get your workout started for the day

I have been a 5am gym go'er for many years. I like to have a cup or two of coffee upon waking up to get going, then a protein shake with a banana.

[tmac4919]

The toughest part of 5am workouts for me, is how I feel when I first wake up. This comes with a big sacrifice, as I need to be in bed no later than 9pm. If I don't sleep well during the night, or even so much as a glass or two of wine with dinner the night before screws up my energy levels the next morning.

[jdtemple]

Nothing but water for me before and during my AM workout.

[DontMusclWantng]

About once a week at 4:30am. But I don't like staying up that late and wish the poker game wouldn't drag on so.

[Garage Rat]

At one time in my life it was up at 4:30am and in the gym by 5:15,training started at 5:30 am.
I don't think i ever got totally use to it but once i got started it went pretty well.
You just have to establish a daily routine with it and go from there.
Good luck.

[capinsac]

Also workout at 5AM. I have a PWO like Mr. Hyde to get the heart pumping though.

[Hadeer]

how is it? easy to get going once there?

was hard for me, thinking "i should be sleeping now, evening workouts are more productive"