Late Night Gym Workouts

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"

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