Why Train in the Morning?
Posted on March 26th, 2008 by TriathleteDad
When you are training for a big race like an Ironman or a triathalon, you need to workout twice a day. This means you won’t be able to escape a morning workout. Here’s are some good reasons to train in the morning.
- The kids are asleep.
- If you do it first thing, you’ll be less likely to make up an excuse about why you can’t do it later.
- An early morning workout kickstarts your metabolism.
- Releases endorphins, and gives you a great start for the day.
- It’s done. You don’t have to think about it again.
- You won’t miss your workout if something unexpected comes up later in the day.
- The gym, the streets, or wherever you train, will be less crowded.
- You’ll be free in the evening to rough-house with your kids, and read to them.
- Clears your mind, so you can plan your day, while you’re working out.
- You will be less likely to grab a donut… you’ll just feel too good.
- You’ll be hungry after your workout, and more likely to eat a substantial, good breakfast that can carry you through the day.
- When you work out at night, you can’t sleep for two hours after you work out, because of the increase in your heart rate. This makes it difficult for you to get some sleep.
- You’ll be able to get to bed earlier, and give yourself a good night’s rest, so your muscles recover.
Plus, there’s nothing like bragging to your buddies at lunch that you’re done.
I love to workout in the morning. Mostly, it’s because my mind isn’t quite working yet. I can settle into my workout without making lists or worry about what’s next. Plus it’s over!
Hurray!
Of course, I’m a gym rat - no triathelons for me - I have friends that do them though - good for you!
Happy TT!
As I’m sitting here reading this, I suddenly realized that I better finish my coffee and get outside for a run. Inspiring post. Thank you!
Good luck with your training. Happy TT.
Nothing is worth doing in the morning. I do not like mornings!
SJR
The Pink Flamingo
I’m no athlete, but I know if I put off until late in the day that morning work out, it doesn’t happen. And it does feel good!
I’m a morning workout person, myself. In fact, I’m itching to take my bike off the trainer and conquer some hills!
I am definitely not a morning person, so morning workouts are something I try to avoid. Luckily that’s when my gym is most crowded so I have an excuse. I prefer to workout at about 1 in the afternoon - the place is practically empty then.
“Dark and Early” is my writing time for many of the same reasons.
These are all great reasons, but I just love my sleep too much to get up that early.
I so thought you were referring to something else when I clicked on this . . . . but good for you! I am inspired!
So true. There are very few demands on you in the early morning, so it is hard to come up with excuses. Especially once you get out of bed!
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There’s got to be a trick to convincing your body to get OUT of the bed early enough to complete a decent work-out. I usually try to cram something in before dinner (usually while it’s cooking) so that I’m not having to exercise too late in the evening.
If you’ve not historically been a “morning” person, how to you become one?