In theory, the morning is the best time to work out. But for many of us, we're just lucky if we can wake up and make it to work on time.
Because I work during the day, I often work out at night. The trick is to go to a gym that has a positive workout environment even when the gym is practically empty.
My Late Night History
When I was a little younger, I would go to the gym around 10 pm on Saturday nights at my local 24 Hour Fitness. I would typically end up leaving a little bit after midnight. Surprisingly, even after midnight, there were still people coming into the gym.
A few years ago, I went on a 22-day vacation to Hawaii and Australia. I would vacation in the day time and then in the evening, I would work out at the hotel gym every night. I came back from vacation not gaining any weight and fitter than ever.
Then last year I ending up getting some really nice equipment for my home gym. Since the gym was right there, I have been working out at home around 8 or 9 at night.
Recently, I've been going to my local gym around 8 at night and leaving right before closing at 10 pm. I'll come home, drink a shake, take a shower, and go to bed. And when I wake up in the morning, I feel great.
Advantages of Working Out at Night
Typically, there's no wait for any weight equipment or machines at night. But what I really like about the night time environment is that it's very easy to try new workout routines. I'll grab some dumbbells, claim a long aisle, and start doing walking lunge exercises. Or I'll go to a cable machine and try to create a new exercise for myself. These are things that are difficult to do in a packed gym.
If you're having trouble making it to the gym, try a night time workout. It certainly beats staying home at night watching TV. Maybe a night time workout is what you need.
Have Fun, Be Fit!
"Functional Marc"


