Gym before breakfast

[Sunset]

Hi guys

Im considering whether or not to join a gym. The problem is I never get to the gym after work because Im always keen to get home.

Does anyone go before work? Im not good in the morning but wander if going to the gym at this time would be easier for me.....

[Jam]

I workout in the mornings on weekdays. I find it suits me better. I can't workout after work, I'm tired and hungry. I'm not good in the mornings either, but once you get started it makes no difference at all. What I do is wake up at 5am, eat a banana and a protein shake, and 30-45mins after I start my workout, and Im usually finished by 6:30am or sooner, depending on what routine I'm doing. I just get on with it and don't waste time. There are times I workout on an empty stomach. Then I have a shower and have a proper breakfast.
Trust me, there's no better way to start the day, I feel great after and ready and full of energy for the rest of the day. I feel better equipped to face what ever the day throws at me. Serotonin and all that sh*t.

[Rummy]

Gym before breakfast could kill you.
Strong exercise brings down blood sugar levels.
Eating puts up blood sugar levels.
Blood sugar levels are naturally at their lowest after a long space of time without eating (after sleep).
Therefore, exercise before breakfast is dangerous for anyone with a naturally low blood sugar level or any diabetic on medication.

Please ask your doctor and get blood sugar levels checked before doing this.

[Indigo_]

Thank heavens jam is still alive!

[Blandy-]

Gym before work would be great for you, its just whether you have the discipline to wake up that extra bit earlier each day. I tried it and i didn't lol Discipline is what it comes down to, you can feel motivated sure - but that fades away after a while.

[Rummy]

Originally Posted by Tiger_Lily

Thank heavens jam is still alive!

Gym before work is good TL.
Gym before breakfast - as the thread title - can be fatal for anyone with low blood sugar levels.

[BritishPeace]

I usually exercise before work (and before breakfast). It suits me better sometimes I will exercise at night around 9pm when gyms are quieter. I am not usually hungry in a morning so have a coffee then get to it, this might be dangerous for some but for me it is a good way to exercise and I get good results.

[Jam]

I've actually started excercising on an empty stomach before eating breakfast. Been doing it for a month as an experiment, and I prefer it. I'm lifting heavier. And I actually feel more energetic during it.
Try it.

[Gomen]

Originally Posted by jam

I've actually started excercising on an empty stomach before eating breakfast. Been doing it for a month as an experiment, and I prefer it. I'm lifting heavier. And I actually feel more energetic during it.
Try it.

Dang couldn't do it.

[anxiouslondoner]

Sounds like a good idea, I know it would make my day go a lot smoother.
Edit: Wait, sorry, thought you said gin. Don't mind me.

[Rick Sanchez]

I do some bjj before work once a week (well technically it's at work but before I've actually started any work). I wouldn't say I feel any different for it over a session at any other time. It's just a good feeling to get a session 'out the way' as it were and not bother doing anything physical for the rest of the day.

[CurbYourAnxiety]

If you're gonna start going to the gym in the morning, force yourself to eat breakfast first!

[Sunset]

I find in the morning I have more energy however, feel Im always rushing.

At night Im completely chilled so in a way I much prefer it.

[Fluorescent Grey]

If you can do that then go for it. Couldn't do it myself as I'm not much of a morning person. Wake up, "Oh not this shit again. Can't I go back to being unconscious?" I need a few hours to have a cup of coffee and a shit and get used to existing before I'm capable of anything.