To see if any seasoned early morning exercisers are about?

I seen an interesting video a little while ago about creating habits like new exercise regimes.

I think it said it takes 2 months (or maybe 3) to create a new habit so you just do it. So its best to mark it off on a calendar to visualise. Makes you not want to miss a day. And also to have a goal. Something to keep in mind anyway.

Doing a class isn't a bad shout if you're just starting out. I find booking a place on a class makes me more accountable and I actually make an effort to go, even if the weather is shit.

This sounds amazing!

Definitely inspired to change up my morning routine now.

I started getting up with the sun when I was 16. I used to do some yoga, kickboxing and meditation before school and felt on top of the world. There is something magic in it, if it suits your chromosome, of course.

I’m 43 now and the perils of perimenopause sleep-deprivation, weight gain and aches have put paid to that outlet for me. I now struggle to get up on time for the school run, let alone exercise first thing, and it feels like something is missing and “wrong” with my daily rhythm. I’m out of touch with my body.

Deep down I know that it’s probably the reset I need. If I push through waking up and exercising again, I will probably sleep better etc. etc. I know it’s the hardest time of year to do it, but this thread has made me want to try.

I agree early bed time is essential. No point in getting up early if sleep deprived. Exercise is important but sleep is too for healthy functioning.
I get up early because I love a slow start. I have my routine and rituals.
First coffee, pee and feed cats. I check emails and weather forecast while I sip coffee, put my clean clothes on the radiator then jump in the shower- using a shower fizzer or essential oils for a burst of pick me up fragrance. I light a scented candle, dress, all the while listening to morning affirmations or music.
I do my skin, hair, then meditation for 10 minutes. I leave the house at 8.30 or so and head to my local gym ( 5 minutes drive) and do a 1 hour yoga class- 6 mornings a week.
My early mornings are important to me- really sets the tone for the rest of my day. I am in a deep self nurturing phase right now, part of my healing journey.

I get up at 5 and go for a run before work, never more than 5 or 6k at that time though. I actually love the cold and dark, hate running in the the summer! I love seeing the sunrise and the world waking up.

I'm starting back into my morning exercises next week. Stopped because pregnancy/non sleeping baby 😁

Bit i loved most was middle of the day at work where you are getting tired was ' at least i dont have to exercise after work 🤣. It gave me a little boost at least.

It does get you ready for the day.
If your gym does small personal training groups it might be an idea. Keeps you motivated.

Im up at 515, twice a week for a PT session at 6. I find that im absolutely buzzing for the rest of the day... however I will admit that yesterday after a particularly hard session, I was ready for bed at about 7pm!

Good morning!

I wake up at 6am and work out 6.30-7 in my pjs (except from Fridays). Always before eating but after a coffee.

It's really hard on these dark cold mornings but it's so ingrained in me now my brain doesn't protest too much and it's worth the end results.

I like that I can roll out of bed and exercise, no need to go out or get changed. It's a habit now,. In the early days I would just get out of bed as soon as my alarm went off and not give myself time to deliberate and talk myself out of it.

I woke up at 5am to spend an hour on my mini step climber. I've been doing it for about 6 months now and I feel I am so much more productive and energised throughout the day.

Gah. Bed. I go to bed early - not 'beef' 😀

Me - I find it hard at this time of year to adjust - yesterday I ran at 06:30 am and sometimes I get to the gym for that slot too.
I do go to beef early through and frontload my day

I aspire to be an early morning exerciser and manage about three times a week. In the summer it’s easier, I walk or run across fields (just finished couch to 5 k) because I can let the dog off, but obviously that means it’s darker and potentially not safe in the winter. So I have to wait till about 6.30. I also do yoga some mornings, have a shower first and let my hair dry naturally as all the upside down gives it some body.

I’m using this thread as a reboot.

Morning all.

I get up at 5:30 Mon-Fri to do a morning exercise class. Today it's HIIT at 7am.

I've been doing this for about a year and it's been fantastic.

Happy exercising everyone!

I love this thread! I used to be a morning exerciser but got out of the habit years ago - need to get back into it! Thank you for the inspiration 🥰

Hi!

Wow, I practically had a lie in compared with some of you! Off out for a 10 mile long run (usually done at a later hour on a Sunday), but busy fun filled weekend again so squeezing it in now.

It's difficult, but I love the filling of having done my exercise already. It frees up my evenings.

Not as impressive as these but I do 10-15 mins of yoga between 5 & 6 every morning I lisren to the shipping forcast as I do it.

I do. If I had to actually get in my car though, I know I wouldn’t do it, so I have a (very basic!) gym at home. I also know I’m too knackered to do it after work, that’s why I do it before. I roll out of bed into my workout clothes, drink one coffee then crack on. I’m always done and dusted for 6.30am. It is my time, no one else is up and it makes me feel really positive, so a good way to start the day.

I’ve got up at 4/5am since I was in my teens to tend to the horses, and even now they’re on full livery I still get up to either ride, or go for a walk / gym / swim.

I love it- totally sets me up for the day!!

I’m about to go swimming, do that once per week. Does this count?

Morning! I wake up at 5 every morning. I've got my long run today at 8am. I like to have a huge bowl of porridge 3 hours before to fuel it and without getting stitch 💪 I used to exercise at 6am before work but I'm on mat leave so have pushed it back a bit 😊

Ha! You’ve chosen the hardest time of year, I think, to start this but well done for starting! I’m about to head out to the gym. For me, exercise has to be first thing in the week or it doesn’t happen at all.

enjoy the sunrise!

Ha, I'm the opposite, the least time sitting about the better. If I sit down, I'm not going anywhere, up, dressed, out works better for me. Going to spin now.

Reading in awe, enjoy your run OP!