Night vs Morning Workouts
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@stuword I workout at night and it’s a struggle sometimes, bc I go after work, but it’s less crowded than mornings. If my schedule allowed, I would go around 1pm. The one time I went at that time wasn’t bad. It wasn’t as packed and you did have older people doing a lot of standing around talking But the machines were open and people were on the treadmills mostly. And most importantly, I didn’t feel tired, like I do at night or early mornings.
worshiper1994
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@stuword Rice cakes. Something high on the glycemic index.
Little to no fats or fibres.
You want that food sugar in your bloodstream asap.
(Current schedule is that I workout 4x per week in the gym, and two of those are double days where I split a 5-530am (1-1.5hrs) session and do a 530pm session (2hrs) same day in the eve.
Little to no fats or fibres.
You want that food sugar in your bloodstream asap.
(Current schedule is that I workout 4x per week in the gym, and two of those are double days where I split a 5-530am (1-1.5hrs) session and do a 530pm session (2hrs) same day in the eve.
@worshiper1994 Ooo I love rice cakes. I respect your schedule a ton! That takes a lot of dedication to go twice in one day
@worshiper1994 Dates or an apple used to work for me. I now prefer working out faster but sugary Freitas works great if I want a boost.
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hairballfred
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@hairballfred This is the exact same thing I noticed! I think people have to use their time more wisely in the morning whereas the night crowd is enjoying the end of the day. You’re so right too, it having to wait for equipment is another bonus
@stuword You just need to eat something before you go. I go at 6am and I usually have a protein smoothie around 5am. Nothing solid for me or I’d need a lot more time than that before I can workout (plus they taste like a treat lol).
Usually some protein powder (mine is unsweetened and unflavored), some fruit (banana, or a small pear, or whatever is in season, frozen strawberries and cranberries), almond milk and sometimes almond butter. I reserve bananas for the days I know my workout is going to be extra taxing, and sometimes replace the almond milk with oat milk for more carbs.
Usually some protein powder (mine is unsweetened and unflavored), some fruit (banana, or a small pear, or whatever is in season, frozen strawberries and cranberries), almond milk and sometimes almond butter. I reserve bananas for the days I know my workout is going to be extra taxing, and sometimes replace the almond milk with oat milk for more carbs.
@stuword Ugh IBS sucks, I’m sorry. Whatever works for you, tbh. Best is some carbs and some protein. Can be in any form as long as it helps power your workout without making you feel like crap 
Most common choices are bananas, oats, toast, some sort of nut butter, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or eggs.
Most common choices are bananas, oats, toast, some sort of nut butter, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or eggs.
@stuword I actually find that working out fasted irritates my stomach less than trying to cram in a snack before a morning workout. The trick, though, is that this only works if I eat enough the day before. That means getting lots of protein and making sure to eat a large dinner. If I don't eat enough or get enough protein, that's when morning workouts the next day start to feel a little off.