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There was a time when the very idea of getting out of bed in the morning to go to the gym or to exercise whatever the description would send me cowering under the covers. These days, not so much. I prefer mornings even if I am half asleep for a while. And I AM half asleep for a while. But I prefer them because it’s harder to skip them, makes me feels better all day and there is something about waking a little earlier than normal that makes you feel super productive.
So I put the call out for bloggers who had posted about exercising in the morning. There was a mixed bag of a response, for sure. Most just enjoyed working out. Some preferred to sleep in. Whatever works for you, right? So I thought, I’ll grab the links I was sent and hook you up with them. Some great reading for those wanting a bit of inspiration for getting back into it after Easter.
- Carly >> Smaggle.com
- Rhi >> Hummingbirds Song
- Crystal >> Tales from the Fat Side
- The Lorna Jane Blog
The biggest benefit for most morning exercisers seems to be that it’s done, that your energy is higher throughout the day and that you seem to be more aware of what you are eating and drinking throughout the day. All agree* that doing something is WAY better than nothing and that I should guilt you into getting up and getting out there now! Guilt, guilt, guilt. HA.
Would you agree with the benefits listed morning exercisers?
* No one actually agreed to that and you know I think guilt is a load of bull. So, you know, whatever.
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Team am here. It’s done and I always feel better after. Ready to face the day. I also like the chance to have a bit of me time as the morning unfolds. It’s a beautiful time of day whatever the season.
SSG xxx
You were one of the reasons I started going in the mornings. It just looked so lovely.
The personal trainer/nutritionist at my gym recommends morning work outs as well.
Keeps the blood pumping all day looong.
I’m a “whenever I have time” exerciser. Sometimes that’s the morning, other times it’s mid day or not till after dinner. All depends on what is happening that day and how I feel. Most often I’ll work out later in the day simply because I don’t usually go to bed before midnight, so don’t fancy getting up at 5.30 so I have time to work out before everything starts happening at 7. I just need to get back into the habit of working out at all!!
Actually me too most of the time. A when can I round up my gym buddies exerciser. But when I get a choice, I pick mornings. Though for me, I can go to the gym at 7 because I don’t start work until after 8:30 now. 5:30 would not fit well with my bed times either! Haha.
We should organise a meet up one morning for bloggers in the local area just to all get together to go for a long walk followed by a coffee somewhere, really early morning. Or even climb a Mountain (like Mt Coolum!)
My first reaction to this was hell nooooo. Haha. But you know what, that would be pretty cool, even if I did die half way up the mountain. Haha. How early is reeeeeally early? 😉
Haha ok not stupid early, we could make it 7.30 or 8am so that it’s still early enough to not be hot, and it’s beautiful light for photography. Depending on fitness, taking it easy can take approx. 45mins to the top with stops for taking photos and simply marvelling at how gorgeous it is. I think you would be so proud of reaching the top of the mountain, and since this year is your year, what better way than to prove it by doing something you didn’t think possible! 🙂
Plus we get to have coffee and snacks at the end to replace what calories we burned…win!
On a side note – I have a friend who runs up the damn thing in 7 freaking minutes! I hereby declare her mental.
Sounds good! Maybe early for photos would be better… Hmmmm. I could just sleep in the carpark at the bottom so I was there on time. Haha.
Thank you. I’m sure anyone who exercises in the morning knows about that drowsy feeling. Haha.