When to work out?

luk909 · 10-06-2009, 10:19 PM

I work as a paramedic 6pm-6am about 3 to 4 days a week. I'm trying to figure what would be the best time for me to work out. I sleep during the day and am active at night.

**Built** · 10-06-2009, 10:29 PM

Maybe after work?

rahaas · 10-07-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Built

Maybe after work?

I agree. With 12 hours shifts working out before might leave you totally depleted before the end of your shift. Other than that I would think it doesn't make any difference.

jmorrison · 10-07-2009, 07:04 AM

I work the same shift on an oil rig and I do my cardio before work and my workout after. I tried to switch them, but always skipped my cardio if I did that. Just too tired.

**IainDaniel** · 10-07-2009, 07:56 AM

Really it is up to you. Whatever time is going to allow you to be the more consistent and stick to it.

Justiniano · 10-07-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by luk909

I work as a paramedic 6pm-6am about 3 to 4 days a week. I'm trying to figure what would be the best time for me to work out. I sleep during the day and am active at night.

I think you should work out after job just like the bulk of us.

Ben dur · 10-07-2009, 02:48 PM

if your 3-4 days of work are not consecutive i would just recommend working out on your days off if that is possible...

otherwise after work would probably be the best so long as your intesity doesnt suffer

Justiniano · 10-07-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by luk909

I work as a paramedic 6pm-6am about 3 to 4 days a week. I'm trying to figure what would be the best time for me to work out. I sleep during the day and am active at night.

Are you able to take a nap at work?

Ben dur · 10-07-2009, 04:08 PM

... was that a serious question?

luk909 · 10-07-2009, 06:14 PM

yes im able to sleep at work. the only problem i have with my days off is that i still sleep during the day, granted theres more time on off days. my real problem is getting back into working out after 3yrs off.
i used to workout hard, going from 175lbs to 220lbs and cutting down from 26%bmi to 7%bmi. i ended up tearing my pec. which i didnt realize how bad it was until i kept lifting and after 2 months of pushing through soreness my left arm gave out. nothin like a doc telling you not to touch any weights for 6 months. after that i went back to school and havnt picked up crap but beer and a gut.

StacyCaliman · 10-07-2009, 07:16 PM

I would suggest, right before work. You should be fresh and well rested.

readyformore · 10-07-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Justiniano

I think you should work out after job just like the bulk of us.

x2 on this one....
i go at about 12:30-1am strait after work lol...

Hoglander · 10-07-2009, 09:20 PM

I don't think that after work is for people that work long shifts of emotionally draining work. Days off, IMHO. Pick a time after chores on you days off. Not to early after waking up.

Ben dur · 10-07-2009, 10:30 PM

i think 3-4 good days a week is plenty, on days off or not

remember the majority of your progress, particularly in removing that gut (if it still exsists) will come from diet

honestly i think whenever it is comfortable for you to workout is the best time

readyformore · 10-08-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoglander

I don't think that after work is for people that work long shifts of emotionally draining work. Days off, IMHO. Pick a time after chores on you days off. Not to early after waking up.

lol i have emotionally draining work.. =\ ha 8hours a day so not anything like overtime or anything but still sucks.. lol i'm tired as heck when i go to the gym but it's the only time that i can go so EHH ha better than not going at all... i still get good workouts and run miles haha

Justiniano · 10-08-2009, 07:40 AM

I think the rush hours at gym are between 5pm and 23pm, so you can train untroubled whenever you go. That is your advantage.
If you can take a nap during work it would not be difficult to you to put up with your long 12 hours working day not only if you train before work but also if you do it after work.

As IainDaniel said, it is up to you. You should choose the time that allows you to be the more consistent and you must stick to it.

The important stuff is training, no matter when.

10-06-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
luk909 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 8	When to work out? I work as a paramedic 6pm-6am about 3 to 4 days a week. I'm trying to figure what would be the best time for me to work out. I sleep during the day and am active at night.

10-06-2009, 10:29 PM	#2
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,113	Maybe after work? Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

10-07-2009, 07:04 AM	#4
jmorrison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 325	I work the same shift on an oil rig and I do my cardio before work and my workout after. I tried to switch them, but always skipped my cardio if I did that. Just too tired. You should bang this chick like a mountain gorilla ~ ROID

10-07-2009, 07:56 AM	#5
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	Really it is up to you. Whatever time is going to allow you to be the more consistent and stick to it. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

10-07-2009, 02:48 PM	#7
Ben dur Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton FL Posts: 1,233 Photos: 6	if your 3-4 days of work are not consecutive i would just recommend working out on your days off if that is possible... otherwise after work would probably be the best so long as your intesity doesnt suffer 21 5'11" ~175lbs 8% on elec. analyzer

10-07-2009, 04:08 PM	#9
Ben dur Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton FL Posts: 1,233 Photos: 6	... was that a serious question? 21 5'11" ~175lbs 8% on elec. analyzer

10-07-2009, 06:14 PM	#10
luk909 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 8	yes im able to sleep at work. the only problem i have with my days off is that i still sleep during the day, granted theres more time on off days. my real problem is getting back into working out after 3yrs off. i used to workout hard, going from 175lbs to 220lbs and cutting down from 26%bmi to 7%bmi. i ended up tearing my pec. which i didnt realize how bad it was until i kept lifting and after 2 months of pushing through soreness my left arm gave out. nothin like a doc telling you not to touch any weights for 6 months. after that i went back to school and havnt picked up crap but beer and a gut.

10-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#11
StacyCaliman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: denver Posts: 47	I would suggest, right before work. You should be fresh and well rested.

10-07-2009, 09:20 PM	#13
Hoglander Cleaner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,498 Photos: 10	I don't think that after work is for people that work long shifts of emotionally draining work. Days off, IMHO. Pick a time after chores on you days off. Not to early after waking up.

10-07-2009, 10:30 PM	#14
Ben dur Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton FL Posts: 1,233 Photos: 6	i think 3-4 good days a week is plenty, on days off or not remember the majority of your progress, particularly in removing that gut (if it still exsists) will come from diet honestly i think whenever it is comfortable for you to workout is the best time 21 5'11" ~175lbs 8% on elec. analyzer

10-08-2009, 07:40 AM	#16
Justiniano Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 18	I think the rush hours at gym are between 5pm and 23pm, so you can train untroubled whenever you go. That is your advantage. If you can take a nap during work it would not be difficult to you to put up with your long 12 hours working day not only if you train before work but also if you do it after work. As IainDaniel said, it is up to you. You should choose the time that allows you to be the more consistent and you must stick to it. The important stuff is training, no matter when.

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