Tips: Late Night Workout

I love working out at night!  I am not a morning person so it is easier for me to go late at night after my day is over.  I also like going at night because I can take off all of my makeup and I don't have to get ready again after I shower.  However, it can be difficult having the motivation to go to the gym after a long day.  I know that I sometimes make up excuses because I am too tired from the day.  These are my tips on making sure you can complete your late night workout.  

1.  Remind yourself all day:  Telling yourself that you are going to workout when you get home puts it in your mind and you are more likely to do it.  If you know that you are already going to it makes it easier to get ready and go versus doing it last minute when you've already been laying on the couch for an hour.

2.  Take a pre-workout:  I know that a lot of people who work out do not use supplements however, pre-workouts can really change your workout.  I like to take a pre-workout about a half hour before I go workout.  It really makes me motivated and it wakes me up even when all I want to do is go to bed.  I always look for one without beta alanine because that makes me really hot and I start to itch.  Just be cautious when buying one as to what is in it.

3.  Gym access:  I go to a gym that has 24 hour access with a key card.  It is important to have a place where you can workout at any time of night.  I know that before I went to this gym I would make up the excuse that I couldn't go because I wasn't going to be home in time before they close.  A 24 hour gym gives you the convenience of being able to go whenever is a good time for you.

4.  Don't eat heavy:  When I get home for the night I am always hungry.  Instead of eating a huge meal that is going to make me tired, I eat a smaller meal that is going to benefit me throughout my workout.  I'll usually eat two pieces of whole wheat toast with peanut butter on the top and a handful of almonds. Then, after you workout you can eat your bigger meal with protein to fuel your muscles.  

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Tips: Early Morning Workouts

I know that if you're like me, you hate waking up early.  Especially if I know I'm getting up early to spend an hour or so in the gym.  It sucks initially but, it's awesome in the long run because you're already awake and ready to get on with your day.  Since I don't like it so much, I have come up with a few tips that can make waking up for an early morning workout easier.

1.  Sleep in your workout clothes:  I know that I have done this a few times and it really helps knowing that when I get up I am already ready for my workout.  It takes away the hassle of picking out something to wear while you're half asleep.

2.  Don't hit the snooze button:  This is the hardest part for me because I am all for getting that extra five minutes of sleep.  Just resist the urge and get up right when your alarm goes off.  This will stop you from putting it off until later in the day because you slept an extra hour.

3.  Eat something light:  I always like to eat something small in the morning before I go workout.  I am one of those people who are hungry as soon as I wake up so I have to have something before I go.  I normally limit it to something light so I won't cramp up or feel sick during my workout.  Eat something like a grapefruit or yogurt to get you going.

4.  Hydrate:  Don't drink the coffee! I know it's hard because I love to have multiple cups of coffee in the morning but, if you are working out it is better to go with a water instead.  Hydrating your body will do more for you throughout your workout than a coffee will.

5.  Have a workout buddy:  Working out with a friend can drastically change your results.  If you workout with a friend you can motivate each other throughout your workout.  It also helps so that you can make sure each other wake up on time and don't skip the workout.  Just make sure that you guys are helping each other and not hurting each other.

Be sure to comment below and tell me what you do to make sure that you wake up for your morning workouts!