Sleep before Working Out?

[HamiAnderson]

Just a quick question: Is it ok to sleep before working out?

Yesterday, I got home from school only to take a shower and then fell asleep. I didn't manage to work out because the gym closes at 8 p.m., but I did feel better.

However, while trying to lose weight, there's a little bit of guilt knowing I had the option of walking on the treadmill for at least ten minutes.

And no, I do not own a FitBit yet. I'm interested in the ChargeHR, but it's gonna take up to two paychecks to buy one.

[Nadine_A_Saad]

Well it is what your body is a customed to.

Usually people workout in the morning because give them a lot of energy. However, if thats only time you can do it, I don't see why not.

[HamiAnderson]

I would love to work on in the morning! But I have class and the gym where I live doesn't open until 9 a.m.

So, yep. Afternoon or early evening is the only option.

However, like yesterday, I'm so tired from work or going to school that I come home and crash.

[Nadine_A_Saad]

Then the best thing you can do is workout when you get home or wake up extra early.

Make a schedule and dedicate yourself to it.

[iampj]

I find it helpful  to workout in the morning so I set my goal to spend atleast 20 minutes in my weekday workout. If I do not have enough time in the morning before work, I tried to workout as long as I can. For example, if I only have 5-10 miuntes to spare in the morning, I commit to workout for 5-10 minutes and I complete the workout in the afternoon with another 10 minutes.  Once, I start working out (even when I am tired) I end up working out longer then 10 minutes.  I workout the full 20 minutes sometimes I workout longer. 

[DBow]

Don't underestimate the value of sleep. Your body needs that just as much.

[HamiAnderson]

About to sleep now...with my new Charge HR! Hoping it syncs correctly. Can't wait to read the data in the morning.