When would be the best time to workout with my 2 possible schedules?

TheSiege · 12-01-2012, 05:50 PM

Schedule A - Work 9pm - 7:30am Probably sleep around 8:15am to 4pm
Schedule B - Work 11am - 9:30pm Probably sleep around 12am to 8am

I am not sure which schedule I will end up with but what would be the best time for the most effective workout, I can always change the sleep time.

Whisper · 12-01-2012, 06:42 PM

I've personally found that going immediately after work (as in changing at work and driving straight to the gym) works for me. That, or you could go a bit before work, which could also be manageable given the hours you'd go in.

Cstefan · 12-01-2012, 06:50 PM

And just to be a jerk, I love going in the AM. I am lucky enough to work from home. I wake up, work for an hour, go to gym, eat breakfast etc...

blackdogdeek · 12-03-2012, 09:52 AM

If I get enough rest, I find the best time to workout is after waking up and before going to work. I have the most energy then and it also leaves less room for missing the workout which is often the case if work runs late or I am really tired by the end of the day.

Saint Nick · 12-03-2012, 12:44 PM

I lift after work. There are nights during the week where I'm out super late (play in a band). It works for me. You might just have to try them out and go with whatever feels better.

Personally, I'd have a tough time adjusting to lifting in the morning, but that's just me.

Wonderful Pork · 12-03-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cstefan

And just to be a jerk, I love going in the AM. I am lucky enough to work from home. I wake up, work for an hour, go to gym, eat breakfast etc...

I love working out in the morning before eating. Unfortunately, since I can't work from home the alarm goes off at 3:50am so I can hit the gym around 4:30-5am (need time to wake up) and get to work by 6:30 or so. 100% worth it since I feel fantastic all day and can do whatever I want with my evenings.

I'm usually in bed by 9:30 or so, 6 hrs of sleep is good enough for me.