time tables for working out?

GirlFRED · 04-07-2006, 06:03 PM

Greetings everyone..
I work nights and was curious as to what workout time tables any of you have found that actully work for you .. if you have worked nights and find its a battle between sleeping and working out and everything else .. morning.. evenings ?? .. aside trial and error, I was wondering what others had found that works for them?
thanks

MyK · 04-07-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GirlFRED

Greetings everyone..
I work nights and was curious as to what workout time tables any of you have found that actully work for you .. if you have worked nights and find its a battle between sleeping and working out and everything else .. morning.. evenings ?? .. aside trial and error, I was wondering what others had found that works for them?
thanks

are you steady nights or do you rotate? is so how much?

GirlFRED · 04-09-2006, 11:25 AM

Hello MyK .
I work nights regularly.. sunday night through friday nights. eight hours a night.. occasionaly unless we are in a busy time, summer is usualy when it changes a bit I will work 12hour shifts but for the most part its been eight
thanks

Yanick · 04-09-2006, 12:32 PM

just get in the gym whenever you feel your best. i believe there are studies around that say a certain time is better to train due to optimized hormone levels or w/e but thats honestly so minute of a difference that you shouldn't worry about it. if you are a morning person (or evening in your case) get up earlier and hit the gym before work, if not go after work. i am in no way a morning person and find it difficult to get out of bed to go to school/work but i've been known to get up at 4-5am to hit the gym cause i missed a scheduled w/o.

Nick+ · 04-09-2006, 01:25 PM

Time tables are for trains

Bakerboy · 04-10-2006, 01:27 PM

I used to work nights so I know you pain. When I worked nights I worked out after my shift, showered, ate breakfast and then went to sleep. I drank my pre workout shake at work then walked (10 minutes) from my job to the gym.

When I got there I was refreshed, a bit from the walk and a bit from the drink and then quickly got down to business. My job was quite physical so I tried to keep my workouts short 35 minutes and stuck mainly to compound movements like deadlifts, squat, bench press and shoulder presses.

Saying all that is was still hard. Working nights I think is harder on a persons whole body. Working 12 hour shifts I don't know if you would have enough energy left to workout very hard, but anything is possible if you want it bad enough. But as I am sure you know, working out is only 1/3 of the battle, you need proper sleep, and healthy eating habits too.

Most people I know who have worked nights complained of not sleeping long enough or deep enough and just relied on stimulants like coffee to survive. Personaly, if there is any way you can get off the night shift I would strongly suggest it. I know it's not easy to do for a lot of reasons but in the end all we have is our lives, and like machines, if we don't take care of them they breakdown faster. I got off nights after 1.5 years and I feel a lot better physically and mentally.

GirlFRED · 04-10-2006, 03:27 PM

thanks Yanick

for your responce

GirlFRED · 04-10-2006, 03:29 PM

THANKS Nick!.. that just made my day I seriously needed a laugh

Hope your day is as bright as you have made mine today !!

Bakerboy.. Your so right .. days would be awesome but not an option at this time.. senoirtiy and all that.. But more importantly your right. about just getting myself to the gym and doing what I got to do !.. Thanks much for your responce

**CowPimp** · 04-10-2006, 10:38 PM

I've almost always worked midday or nights. I generally like to get up before work and do it, but just do what you prefer. Finding a time that you can adhere to is most important.

GirlFRED · 04-11-2006, 05:13 PM

Thanks Cowpimp.. I am playin with different times and seeing what works best for me . thanks again for your responce

Nick+ · 04-15-2006, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GirlFRED

THANKS Nick!.. that just made my day I seriously needed a laugh

Hope your day is as bright as you have made mine today !!

Bakerboy.. Your so right .. days would be awesome but not an option at this time.. senoirtiy and all that.. But more importantly your right. about just getting myself to the gym and doing what I got to do !.. Thanks much for your responce

Not a very useful response of mine ,I'm afraid!

GETNHUGE · 04-15-2006, 06:14 AM

Something That I Have Learned Working Nights 11-7 For 6 Years, You Are Never Fully Rested And Will Never Be. It Has Been Proven In Studies. I Just Go With What Works Best For Scheduling And Your Everday Routine. I Prefer Right After I Get Off Work. It Is Convient And Usually Helps Me Sleep. My Workouts Were Always Better Way Back When While I Was In College And Sleeping Like A Normal Human. Just Remember, Getting In The Gym Is More Than 80% Of The Other People Doing Nothing.

GirlFRED · 04-15-2006, 09:17 AM

Nick.. sometimes a laugh is the best thing someone else can use

Thanks again.

GetnHuge,
Nothing truer , getting in the gym is more then most are doing. btw. I am training at home vs the gym although I do miss the gym and odds are I will rejoin in a few months have to get my car fixed first among a few other things but sure as sin I am not letting that stop me

Squaggleboggin · 04-17-2006, 12:55 PM

While I don't work nights, I'm familiar with having a long-ass day. Some days I wake up at 5:30, go to school, get home around 3, go to work at 3:30 and don't get home until after 9. Then I lift. For some reason, I tend to do much better during days like these (and usually with squats). I know I can't possible work out before I go to school, and I don't want to put it off, so I just do it after work and usually get good results. Of course, everyone is different and I may just be weird like that. Like CowPimp said, do whatever you'll stick with and that's what's going to work the best for you.

04-07-2006, 06:03 PM	#1
GirlFRED Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	time tables for working out? Greetings everyone.. I work nights and was curious as to what workout time tables any of you have found that actully work for you .. if you have worked nights and find its a battle between sleeping and working out and everything else .. morning.. evenings ?? .. aside trial and error, I was wondering what others had found that works for them? thanks GirlFred .. aka Rayne ******************************* Ability is what you're capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, Attitude determines how well you do it

04-09-2006, 11:25 AM	#3
GirlFRED Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	Hello MyK . I work nights regularly.. sunday night through friday nights. eight hours a night.. occasionaly unless we are in a busy time, summer is usualy when it changes a bit I will work 12hour shifts but for the most part its been eight thanks GirlFred .. aka Rayne ******************************* Ability is what you're capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, Attitude determines how well you do it

04-09-2006, 12:32 PM	#4
Yanick Amor Fati Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,231	just get in the gym whenever you feel your best. i believe there are studies around that say a certain time is better to train due to optimized hormone levels or w/e but thats honestly so minute of a difference that you shouldn't worry about it. if you are a morning person (or evening in your case) get up earlier and hit the gym before work, if not go after work. i am in no way a morning person and find it difficult to get out of bed to go to school/work but i've been known to get up at 4-5am to hit the gym cause i missed a scheduled w/o. "The greatest obstacle to knowledge is not ignorance but the illusion of knowledge." -Barry Marshall, Nobel Laureate

04-10-2006, 03:27 PM	#7
GirlFRED Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	thanks Yanick for your responce GirlFred .. aka Rayne ******************************* Ability is what you're capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, Attitude determines how well you do it

04-10-2006, 03:29 PM	#8
GirlFRED Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	THANKS Nick!.. that just made my day I seriously needed a laugh Hope your day is as bright as you have made mine today !! Bakerboy.. Your so right .. days would be awesome but not an option at this time.. senoirtiy and all that.. But more importantly your right. about just getting myself to the gym and doing what I got to do !.. Thanks much for your responce GirlFred .. aka Rayne ******************************* Ability is what you're capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, Attitude determines how well you do it

04-09-2006, 01:25 PM	#5
Nick+ Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ... Posts: 1,868 Photos: 4	Time tables are for trains

04-10-2006, 01:27 PM	#6
Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	I used to work nights so I know you pain. When I worked nights I worked out after my shift, showered, ate breakfast and then went to sleep. I drank my pre workout shake at work then walked (10 minutes) from my job to the gym. When I got there I was refreshed, a bit from the walk and a bit from the drink and then quickly got down to business. My job was quite physical so I tried to keep my workouts short 35 minutes and stuck mainly to compound movements like deadlifts, squat, bench press and shoulder presses. Saying all that is was still hard. Working nights I think is harder on a persons whole body. Working 12 hour shifts I don't know if you would have enough energy left to workout very hard, but anything is possible if you want it bad enough. But as I am sure you know, working out is only 1/3 of the battle, you need proper sleep, and healthy eating habits too. Most people I know who have worked nights complained of not sleeping long enough or deep enough and just relied on stimulants like coffee to survive. Personaly, if there is any way you can get off the night shift I would strongly suggest it. I know it's not easy to do for a lot of reasons but in the end all we have is our lives, and like machines, if we don't take care of them they breakdown faster. I got off nights after 1.5 years and I feel a lot better physically and mentally.

04-10-2006, 10:38 PM	#9
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,615	I've almost always worked midday or nights. I generally like to get up before work and do it, but just do what you prefer. Finding a time that you can adhere to is most important. The only time it's bad to feel the burn is when you're peeing... Belligerent Bovine badass YouTube Videos

04-11-2006, 05:13 PM	#10
GirlFRED Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	Thanks Cowpimp.. I am playin with different times and seeing what works best for me . thanks again for your responce GirlFred .. aka Rayne ******************************* Ability is what you're capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, Attitude determines how well you do it

04-15-2006, 06:14 AM	#12
GETNHUGE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 14	Something That I Have Learned Working Nights 11-7 For 6 Years, You Are Never Fully Rested And Will Never Be. It Has Been Proven In Studies. I Just Go With What Works Best For Scheduling And Your Everday Routine. I Prefer Right After I Get Off Work. It Is Convient And Usually Helps Me Sleep. My Workouts Were Always Better Way Back When While I Was In College And Sleeping Like A Normal Human. Just Remember, Getting In The Gym Is More Than 80% Of The Other People Doing Nothing.

04-15-2006, 09:17 AM	#13
GirlFRED Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	Nick.. sometimes a laugh is the best thing someone else can use Thanks again. GetnHuge, Nothing truer , getting in the gym is more then most are doing. btw. I am training at home vs the gym although I do miss the gym and odds are I will rejoin in a few months have to get my car fixed first among a few other things but sure as sin I am not letting that stop me GirlFred .. aka Rayne ******************************* Ability is what you're capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, Attitude determines how well you do it

04-17-2006, 12:55 PM	#14
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,541 Photos: 3	While I don't work nights, I'm familiar with having a long-ass day. Some days I wake up at 5:30, go to school, get home around 3, go to work at 3:30 and don't get home until after 9. Then I lift. For some reason, I tend to do much better during days like these (and usually with squats). I know I can't possible work out before I go to school, and I don't want to put it off, so I just do it after work and usually get good results. Of course, everyone is different and I may just be weird like that. Like CowPimp said, do whatever you'll stick with and that's what's going to work the best for you. Push yourself. Enjoy yourself. Be yourself. Knowledge is power. Obsessed with functional strength. Journal

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