If you were to look at the schedule for fitness classes at any health club, you’ll probably notice that a lot of them are in the morning.

And a lot of books and fitness instructors will tell you its the absolute best time of the day to work out.

I used to believe them, and I used to workout in the morning… but I quit!

Here’s What Happened

I happen to be self employed and run a consulting business.  It’s the kind of business where you don’t just show up and make money – you have to show up, be productive, be creative, and be at your best to get results.

And over the years I’ve learned that I’m at my best in the morning.  However, once the clock strikes 12 and the afternoon is upon me, it’s like a switch is flipped.  I still work in the afternoon but I’m just not as creative and can’t get the same amount of things done.

So having as many morning hours as possible is critical to me.  You might be thinking I could just get up earlier in the morning.  Setting aside the fact that I don’t care to, on those mornings where I am an early bird, I use those hours to work, not workout.

Now I’m not saying I don’t exercise – I do – I just do it when it fits into my routine.

For me working out right after work (in the afternoon) is perfect and helps me transition from work time to free time nicely.

I still get results from my workouts and you will too – as long as you are consistent and stick with it.  And for me, I’m able to get in a much harder workout in the afternoon than I can in the morning when I’m still trying to wake up.

So here’s the deal.  Exercise when you can fit it in to your routine.  If you can’t make the morning work, don’t worry about it.  Just find a time when it will work.  That’s the point I’m trying to get across.

Do what works for you and don’t let any of those dieting books, weight loss gurus, or drill instructor type fitness instructors make you feel like there is only one best time of the day to work out.

The only exception I made for morning workouts is for Saturday morning Yoga and again, it’s because that’s what works best for me.

What works for you?

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