Daily Habits

Posted on April 7, 2021April 8, 2021 by alwayshungrypt

Reaching our goals is a product of showing up every day. What we get in life is a direct result of our daily habits One of the hang ups is that our days are filled to the brim with chaos and chores that pull us from what we truly value and want to focus on for our own health and wellbeing.

If you’re tired of running around like a chicken with their heads cut off every day and regularly thinking about how you’ll fit exercise or meal prep into your busy schedule – which creeps into your bedtime routine regularly causing you more exhaustion and frustration, then maybe it’s time to start finding a way to track your day.

Whether it’s daily post-it notes; scheduling tasks on your phone calendar; an actual planner; or some other method of the thousands available in your smart phone store – creating a way to track your daily habits not only alleviates stress, but can help take off the weight of remembering what you need to do for you.

I personally favor the “Power List” and Calendar time-blocking methods and since applying them over the last 2 years, I have seen productivity skyrocket while stresses drop.

Taking 5 minutes either at the end of the day before or first thing in the morning day of, to write out or list the top more important tasks of the day is one of the best ways to set yourself up for success. With my Power List, I write down the top 6-10 things I NEED to get done that day focused most on work with a few personal tasks sprinkled in. In completing each task, I physically cross them out and give myself a “W” or an “L” for the day depending on if I’m able to complete at least 75% of the tasks of the day.

The time-blocking it helps me map out when I will use my day to complete those tasks and allows me to better streamline getting things done – which also allows me to address spontaneous events that arise and decide if I can actually do it; may need to wait until later to partake; or need to say “no” because something else more important is already planned.

There is always flexibility because life is fluid and not black and white, but having some sort of daily task list or schedule is one of the best ways to alleviate stress; keep your mind on what’s important to you; and helps accomplish goals we set out for ourselves.

In addition, with the craziness of life, feel free to split your list into personal and professional tasks. I started doing my daily habits while working an office job and had separate notebooks – one on my desk at work; and one in my backpack – where I would power list my professional projects and tasks that required my immediate attention and only looked at that notebook; and then my personal tasks that helped me work on myself outside of the office. It was a lot to keep track of, but kept me from overstretching in the office with projects outside of what NEEDED my attention; and also allowed me to focus on what was important to me outside of the office and avoid procrastination and laziness.

Daily habit trackers can be as large or small scale as you want – it can be for your profession; it can be directly for your health/fitness goals; it can be for daily errands – there’s no limit. But keep in mind, the more you list, the more you have to do. Keep your lists to under 10-12 items per day to avoid continuing to be overwhelmed. The best part about this practice is that it should help you identify what things are REALLY important to you, and what things you can do without or be comfortable saying “no” to because they don’t align with who you are or working to be.

Feel free to save the image of this tracker for your own planning or copy the layout in your own way to help get you going in the right direction.

Remember, What we get in life is a direct result of our daily habits. What habits will fill fill up your daily tracker?

6 Steps to Writing a Training Program

Posted on April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by alwayshungrypt

Life is complicated enough. Your training program shouldn’t be another stressor on the list. It should take no longer than 15-20 minutes to outline your training program and another 5-10 minutes to write the specific workouts that will fill it. In under 30 minutes you can write a plan to get you from where you are to a totally new you. And if you can’t find 30 minutes in your day, then that’s a whole other topic for a whole other post that we need to talk about.

If you need help in coming up with ideas for exercises and blueprints for your training plan, drop a comment with what your goal is, and let’s connect to create a plan that leads you to the top of your mountain.

Keeping it simple, here are the 6 steps to writing a training plan.

Choose your goal

What should be the easiest step in the process, but can often leave people feeling anxious and more frustrated than any other step… identify what goal you’re going to work on. The reason this stresses people out is overthinking. Too often do I hear things like, “well I want to work on my [belly, arms, legs, etc]”; “I just want to get toned”; “I want to get healthy”. Which are all great, but extremely vague goals. Like I said, I’m not asking you to make it extremely detailed or granular, but you should be more specific than that. Here’s a quick list of the most common goals I’ve seen pop up in consultations and conversations:

“I want to lose weight – 15-20 lbs.”

“I want to build muscle.”

“I want to compete in [event name].”

“I want to fix an injury.”

“I want to build my stamina.”

“I want to get toned all over.”*

*If you choose this goal, what ‘getting toned’ means is that you want to build strength in your muscles to the point that you can see them visibly from the surface. This would basically be a sub-category of “I want to build muscle.” Your focus is creating strength and size in your muscles so that they are visible. To make a muscle visible, you must build it.*

Choose your rep range

Now that you’ve identified the goal, here comes the easy parts. A quick google search of your goal and the term “rep range” can help you identify what range of repetitions you should be applying to the exercises you will perform in your training sessions. For reference, here’s my list for the top goals seen in the gym:

-Fat Loss: 12-18 reps per set

-Muscle Building/Toning: 8-12 reps per set

-Strength and Power: 2-8 reps per set

I personally like to start at the lower end of the rep range for my goal for my first 2-4 exercises of a session as it’s when I’m most energized and “fresh” to move heavier weight. Then as my session progresses, I increase the reps because I know I won’t have as much strength, so I’ll be able to still perform more work, at a lesser weight. This also comes into play for the next 2 steps.

Pick 1-2 Main compound movements

A compound movement is an exercise in which more than 1 joint action is being performed. Compare these 2 exercises: A) The Bent Over Dumbbell Row – in which you are bending the arm at the shoulder and elbow to lift a weight from the ground, toward your body. That’s at least 2 joints being used (shoulder and elbow) vs. B) Dumbbell Biceps Curls – where you hold a dumbbell and lift it to your shoulder by bending your elbow. Here you are lifting TO your shoulder, but the only joint MOVING is the elbow.

Compound movements use the most energy and can generally move the heaviest load/weight. These should be the primary focus of your training sessions regardless of goal and be the starting point of each session.

I like 1-2 compound movements minimum for a workout that can include:

-Squat

-Chest Press

-Deadlift

-Pull Up

And any variation of these.

Or you can go a little crazy and combine exercises into a big ol’ multi-joint full body movement such as:

-Turkish Get-ups

-Squat to Overhead Press

-Dumbbell Curl and Press

-Jumping Lunges

Etc.

Pick 3-5 Accessory movements

After you’ve finished your compound movements, choose from the nearly endless list of additional exercises (which may still be compound) that are known as “accessory” movements. These will be in the higher rep ranges and should be chosen to compliment the compound movements from earlier. For example: If I were to start with Squats, I would add a single leg squat variation such as Bulgarian Split Squats and maybe the always fun Hip Thrusts. These both build muscles of the lower body and will help in different ways to benefit my squats the next time I come back to them.

Create a Dynamic warm-up

By now you’ve created your workout session that should have probably between 3-8 exercises on it. Knowing what you’re going to do can help you create a dynamic warm-up to start the session that will help you get the body ready for the work ahead. If your program is split into specific body parts, you can warm-up those areas with specific dynamic movements that wake up the joints and muscles with light/no weight so they can prepare for the work they will do during the training session. This should be about 5-15 minutes and increase the heart rate, but only enough to “wake up” the body. This should not be strenuous or energy sapping. A dynamic warm-up will help prevent injury, prepare the body, and help get the mind set on the session ahead.

Schedule It and Show the heck up!

Finally, probably the second hardest part of the whole sequence – planning and showing up! Though it’s not difficult to do, the mental aspect seems to overwhelm. There’s a saying that you wouldn’t skip a meeting with your boss, so don’t skip a meeting with yourself. There are so many ways to set an alarm/reminder/appointment/etc. in this world that there is literally no excuse for planning the time for you to work on you. Put it on your calendar and show the heck up! Not only will you thank yourself in the moment, but even more so after the workout and program are finished, and you see the results of all your hard work!

Creating a training program doesn’t have to be difficult if you don’t allow it to be. Follow these 6 simple steps to writing a training program and stop making excuses and start kicking butts.

Action > Motivation

Posted on March 26, 2021 by alwayshungrypt

Too often we put off starting something new [diet, exercise, hobby, etc] because we feel like we need the motivation to do it. What we don’t realize is that often TAKING ACTION will lead to motivation.

Think about a time when you started a project with intent to only do about 5-10min worth of work, only to look up and see an hour has flown by!

You took action and that action led to more and more and pretty soon you end up 10 steps ahead of where you thought you would.

Here are the 2 best ways to make taking action effortless!

1. 5 Minute Timer — Turning your phone to DND or Airplane mode, set a timer for as little as 5 minutes. As soon as you hit “start” put the phone down and begin working on your task. In this instance – working out. Whether it be 5 minutes of 1 exercise; a mini-circuit of 2-3 exercises or whatever you want – just focus on 5 minutes of exercise. When the timer goes off, take stock of how you feel. Want to do another 5 or even 10 – do it! If you get through the 5 minutes and still feel “meh” about it… that’s fine too. You’re still 5 minutes ahead of where you were when you hit start.

2. Schedule on Your Calendar — There’s a saying that you won’t miss appointments with your boss, so why would you miss appointments with yourself. Every smart phone has a calendar app that you can set appointments on that send reminders to you prior to the event. Take a look at your day or week and put your workouts on your schedule ahead of time and know that you won’t miss that time. You’re a damn boss, so don’t miss an appt with yourself. Plus this is a great way to manage your time and help you say “no” to things and people that don’t align with your goals and help avoid distractions that knock you off track.

It won’t be easy, but even on the hardest day – when everything seems to be going against you, it’s doubly important. Don’t fret about intensity, just make moves; even the smallest.

Take action when motivation is fleeting. Always.

What’s something you’ve been putting off for “the right time” that you’re going to start doing today?

Build Your Ideal Body

Posted on March 24, 2021 by alwayshungrypt

Building the body of your dreams is not rocket science, but there are no true short cuts to the top. It takes hard work and discipline to reach your goals, but everyone is equipped with the ability to do it if they choose. The nice thing is that it all boils down to 3 main things: Training, Nutrition, and (probably most important) Mindset. Let’s take a look at the elements that you should focus on in order to reach the body of your dreams!

TRAINING

Sure, you can simply walk into a gym or buy a couple pieces of equipment and swing them around and if you’ve not done that before, you’ll see some sort of result for a bit. But they won’t be toward anything and it doesn’t make sense and you’ll lose interest and stop pretty quickly. Set yourself up for success by

first and foremost developing a specific plan. Within that plan, you should jot down your targeted goal that you’re working toward. Having a plan and goal in sight will help keep you moving forward, taking away the guesswork of “what am I gonna do today?” The plan doesn’t need to be too crazy, but having a specific start and end date will help keep you on track and keep some sanity knowing there is a scheduled time frame to focus on. Though everyone’s goals are different and yours will change along your journey, the best programs and plans tend to follow an ideology of exercising at least 3-4 times per week and is centered around weight/resistance training. Regardless of toning up, building muscle, losing weight, training for competition, or just looking to prolong your health and activity levels, those 2 staples should be involved in all of your training programs for optimal results. Once you’ve come up with the plan, it’s easy to find the dedication to show up. Taking out the guesswork of what you’re going to do is a huge hack to solving the issue of being dedicated. When you know what you’re going to do, the time frame you’re going to work toward your goal, and the structure is in your hand, all you have to do now is show up and get it done. The final thing to remember – and to me, probably the most important aspect to your training – is to make it fun! Training is difficult and makes you tired, but it also boosts your energy, makes you stronger, healthier, better, more confident, etc. and there are so many different ways to work out, try a few and find what works for you. Lifting heavy things and putting them down is fun to me; for you it might be a boot camp class. Making it fun is going to make it 10x easier to show up than if you go in every day with a negative attitude.

NUTRITION

This is probably the hardest aspect of working toward your ideal body but following these guides can make it a lot easier and more manageable. It doesn’t matter what your goals here either, these elements will help you reach whatever goal you’re aiming for. Regarding nutrition in accordance with training, there’s no debate that protein centric nutrition is key. High quality protein helps fuel the body and the muscles to keep working and re-build after a workout session. They also help mitigate holding onto fat cells which throw off our goals. Beyond protein, nutrition should be focused on whole food sources – not just labelled organic, but whole/organic sources as much as possible. There’s an unwritten rule that if you want to be healthy, only shop the perimeter of the grocery store. That’s where all the fresh produce, meat, and other foods can be found. The middle aisles are all the processed foods full of added sugars, fats, and garbage you don’t need. To that, avoiding added sugars and alcohol can help catapult you toward your goals in whatever direction it may be. Sugar causes inflammation and affects your immune system and hormone responses throwing off your hunger and ability to heal/grow. Plus, booze is basically poison with no benefit whatsoever except adding extra calories. If you have difficulty feeling full, try increasing your vegetable intake as they’re nutrient dense, take up more space, and can help you feel fuller for longer periods of time than sugary snacks and carbs.

It can be hard to keep all of this in mind, so the easier the food is to prep and manage, the easier it will be to adhere to. Like your training, keeping a simple plan can help you stay focused on your goals and make a typically difficult aspect of our health much more manageable. And if you fall off the wagon, remember that without its driver, it’s going to stop right next to you. Forgive yourself for indulging a sweet tooth or craving and make sure to hop back on at the next meal instead of throwing in the towel. One setback won’t end all your progress until that one becomes more. And if you’re worried that you’re not actually hungry, remember that staying hydrated with roughly 100oz of water a day can help stave off cravings and make you feel full longer. Plus, with a body made mostly of water, staying hydrated has a TON of other benefits.

MINDSET

Yes, having a training plan and approach to nutrition are incredibly important and going to be the building blocks of your journey to the top of the mountain, but the things you do to keep your mind on task are probably the most important aspects of this climb. Having climbed my own mountain, these things have helped me more than having a plan or easy to prep meals ever could and they should not be taken lightly! As I mentioned earlier, if you’re going to stick to a plan, one of the best things to do is to make it fun. You must remind yourself that exercise and nutrition are different than what you’re used to, and it is hard, but you’re rewarding your body for being so magical, not punishing it. The time before this journey was the punishment – now we’re nurturing and rewarding. Things that can help you feel rewarded are to keep a daily journal of the tasks you have set ahead of you. I like to list the top 6-10 items for the day that will move me forward including blocking time for my workouts or stretching. Journaling can help you let off steam as much as keep your eye on the prize of what you’re working toward. On top of that, it can help with envisioning the success you’re working toward. Seeing yourself in that future state can help keep focus and dedication going when the motivation is fleeting. Beyond those longer term plans, don’t ever forget to appreciate the small victories. Setting aside time every day or every week to look back and appreciate the small victories and steps forward remind us of how far we’ve come and help us avoid the pit of thinking we have so much further to keep going. Not only will these things help keep you focused and dedicated to your training and nutritio

n, but they are really beneficial ways to help mitigate stresses in life that try to pop up and derail you from your goals. Having a routine; keeping your eye on the prize; focusing on small victories and prioritizing your schedule can help keep stresses at bay or allow you identify if it’s a real stress or just an inconvenience that can be dealt with later. The final piece of the mindset puzzle is to make sure you prioritize sleep. We think we function well on 6hrs or less, but study after study proves otherwise. Do what you can to get 7-9 hours regularly per night to optimize your mental health that will set you up for great physical health. The body needs rest to recover and calm down from life. This is the time when your body repairs itself and when you cut down on the amount of rest, we tend to also let other habits slide that can throw us off from our fitness and nutrition goals we’ve been working toward.

Like I said, it’s not easy to work toward your best self, but making a plan, making it easy, and keeping a positive mindset and focus on your goals can help set you up to succeed better than you ever could have imagined.

What area do you feel like you would like to focus on and what’s one thing you could do RIGHT NOW to work on it? Drop a comment below and let’s start working toward our best dang selves!

I’m Eric, This is My Story

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by alwayshungrypt

If I’m going to spend valuable time creating blog posts and promoting them about the internets, I should probably do a proper introduction and tell you my story. #Credibility am I right?

Skipping over the early stages of life, we’ll get to the good stuff you (might) care about – how I got into fitness, health, training, and changing career paths from a secure, consistent, steady office job to the wild west of entrepreneurial small business ownership as a personal trainer.

Like most people, for the better part of my life, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I was a middle-class kid who attended public school; went to college and got a Bachelors in nothing; got a ‘secure’ job out of college and was “good” at it (enough) and was running the rat race. My life wasn’t on a great track, but it was an okay track. I had friends, a social life, work, etc and should have been happy.

But I wasn’t.

The job was stressful, terribly political, and threw its employees into a sea of false promises so deep I’m surprised no one literally drowned.

My life

was good on the outside, but inside was a raging sea of negativity, boredom, stress, and depression that showcased itself in a life of sedentary self-loathing fueled by victim mentality and poor lifestyle choices.

2 years into adulthood, I came across a picture of myself with my family at Christmas and literally didn’t recognize who it was staring back at me. Low and behold, it was me.

I knew I had put on weight since high school ended 6-7 years earlier when I entered at 210 lbs. but when I saw the person in the pictures, I was left speechless. Immediately running to a scale, it was horrifying to see that I had jumped up to 283 lbs.! I had gained 70 lbs. thanks to endless nights of bingeing booze; late night drive-thru’s; life on the couch; and a stressful job that left me anxious and frustrated on a daily basis. Though I never went to a proper doctor, it’s hard to imagine internally things were on the right track. And that started to throw me deeper into the victim hole.

Something had to be done.

As I tried to figure out what I NEEDED to do, a friend propositioned a group of us with a New Year’s weight loss challenge which I adamantly said, “I’M IN!” thinking this boost might help me get going.

On January 1, 2013, I woke up and began walking a long path that would lead me to finding my passion and building a business to try and help change the world!

The weight loss challenge came and went with me being the only one of the group who took it seriously and I was well on my way toward my goal of my pre-college weight.

Over the next 5-6 years, I had bouts of big weight loss in the 20-30

lbs. range, then would plateau; find a new program and hit another loss. Pushing myself into hardcore transformation or training programs; 2-a-day workouts with longer cardio sessions; limited nutrition to chicken, rice, broc; etc. but it worked (for me and my life). During that time, I began competing in 5K races with friends because I had never been able to run a mile, let alone 3. That led to a Spring Triathlon, Half Marathons, and even participating in a 100mi Ultra Marathon as part of a relay with 5 of my friends.

Over the course of this journey, I hit multiple goals and accomplishments for and by myself, but it took a long time and a lot of guesswork and trial/error only to end up celebrating mostly alone. Sure, friends and family congratulated me or gave kudos when they’d notice things but those things didn’t matter directly to them, so it was hard for them to truly understand what it had taken. That’s when I realized I wanted to help other people reach their goals and have someone there to celebrate climbing their mountains, and just as importantly, help them through the valleys – thus leading me toward the idea of becoming a personal trainer.

Posting about this idea on Facebook, a friend from college that I hadn’t spoken to much reached out asking about how serious I was about doing this and we began to chat about the degree he got when he made a similar decision to change his life as well. Bobby Gartrell was someone I knew knew his way around a gym from the moment I met him in college through mutual friends and hearing his endorsement that I should go for it and check out the school he attended as it fit similarly to his scenario transitioning from office to trainer held weight to me.

10 minutes into my meeting with Miriam at the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI-OH) I knew I was in the right place. Through autumn, winter, and early spring 2017-18, I spent 8 months in night school learning the body, the muscles, the business of personal training to earn my certification as a Personal Trainer.

After a brief stint of moonlighting at a local YMCA as a trainer, I decided in fall of 2018 that it was time to start training on my own – working with friends for free to get results, I started to accumulate some clients by training them at their gyms (apartment + PF). The apartment proved fruitful as multiple people came up to me asking, “excuse me, are you a personal trainer?” to which I was delighted to respond, “Why yes I am!”

Now building clientele and having success through 2019, I got thrown one of the biggest curveballs possible – I got fired from my “secure” office job. After 8+ years, I had made an error that was considered egregious and created a “horrible optic” and was let go on the spot.

Terrified of what to do next as I was so used to the routine of a normal job, MAJORLY through the help of my wonderful partner (Jess Brohard) she helped me make the decision that it was the time to take to the skies and fly on my own as a FULL TIME Personal Trainer.

Though the last year and a half hasn’t been easy – Launching in the middle of the holidays when no one is thinking of hiring a personal trainer; to a global pandemic shutting down the world; to re-building and opening my own training studio; offering online/remote and Hybrid training to expand my reach; become certified as a Nutrition coach; etc – I know I’m on the right path and working in a field that I am passionate about; helping people work toward happier and healthier lives for themselves and their families, I’m excited to see what challenges and opportunities the next year and a half+ bring.

Fitness is for everyone, though my style may not be. Getting myself healthy physically not only led me to better health physically, but has helped me learn more about myself and what I can push through mentally and emotionally and helped me find a positive outlet for stresses of life that nothing else could/has.

If you made it this far, let me thank you for reading my story. If any part of it resonated with you, please leave a comment or share to your friends/family what about it you appreciated.

If you’ve been on the fence about starting working out for yourself or not sure what to do or where to even start, head over to the “Online Training Application” and fill out the application for us to talk TODAY. Consultations are complimentary so there’s legit zero risk. Let’s Talk.

Thank you (from the bottom of my heart),

Eric Hinrichsen

Always Hungry Personal Training | Columbus, OH

TLDR: My story goes from: I hated my job and my life; got myself healthy and dropped a bunch of weight and decided I want to help other people do the same. Became a personal trainer, now trying to change the world!

Morning vs Evening – Best Time to Workout?

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by alwayshungrypt

One of the greatest mysteries of our time is figuring out what the best time of day to workout is. Okay, so it’s not one of the greatest mysteries, but it is a question that plagues many people when trying to put together their workout plan. Life is already busy enough without having to add another worry to your day. Here’s a quick run down of some pros and cons to each to help you make the most informed decision possible.

Morning workouts:

Pros

Better chance for fat burning

Working out first thing in the morning not only helps kickstart your body, but it gets your metabolism moving to start burning calories. Your body doesn’t stop after your workout and by beginning your day with physical activity, it helps turn your body on to start the day on the right foot.

Body is fresh and mindset positive

After a good night sleep, the body is rested and recovered – fresh and ready to go! The physical activity of working out first thing in the morning releases all the feel-good hormones in your brain to put you in a positive mindset to take on the day ahead.

Feel less stressed during the day

As mentioned above, getting in a positive mindset to start your day helps carry into the rest of the day, mitigating stress through the day and let you take on everything ahead of you in a positive light and a clearer head!

Cons

Body is low on nutrients and energy

Coming straight out of sleep, you’ve been fasting through the night. During the fast your body has been using energy and nutrients to funnel around your body for its normal functions. So when you wake up your body is low on energy and nutrients. If you’re going to make sure you don’t have problems with energy, have a snack before heading to the gym. Problem is.. that could force you to…

Have to wake up earlier

Obviously working out in the morning means having to set that alarm for a few minutes earlier than you may be used to. With a day full of work and life ahead, it forces your hand to set the clock back to allow enough time to wake up; grab a snack; get to the gym; train; clean up and get along to the rest of your day.

Greater chance of injury

Because you’ve been asleep, the body becomes more rigid and stiff. If you’re a morning workout person, you may want to add even more time to your routine to allow for a proper and adequate warm up session to loosen up the stiff joints and muscles. Otherwise, you may be setting yourself up for a higher chance of injury.

Evening workouts:

Pros

Chance to blow off steam

As we mentioned in the reasons for working out in the morning, the day is full of stress and activity. Working out in the afternoon/evening allows for a great chance to blow off some steam and burn some stress; putting us in a better mood to end the day.

More Physically prepared

Unlike morning workouts when we’re stiff and tired, at the end of the day, your body has been active mentally and physically. This sets you up for greater success to put forth your best effort and get the most out of your workout when you finally get in to the gym!

Calmer mornings

Because you got to sleep in from working out in the evening, your morning routine can run a little more calmly. Spend extra time with the family, enjoy a bigger breakfast, or knock out some journaling or list writing for the day.

Cons

Crowds

Commercial gyms tend to see spikes in members on site during after work hours. Though mornings can be busy, the number seems to double for those who hit the iron in the afternoon. Availability of equipment gets a little scarcer and if you suffer from issues of anxiety or stress about how to mitigate changes to your routine, it can be overwhelming trying to navigate the busy gym floor.

Life distractions

Unless you’ve made it a commitment to hit the gym after work, life can throw distraction after distraction at you to knock you off your game. Happy hour; kid’s events; family activities; exhaustion from the day; etc. any number of things can pop up during the day to make you want to skip the gym. Keeping a routine and rule to never skip an appointment with yourself can help you stay on track.

Sleep distractions

If you’re working out at night, it’s important to allow yourself proper time to come down. The increased activity increases your energy levels which can cause disruption to your sleep schedule. Allow proper time to come down off the high of training or run the risk of excess energy keeping you buzzing.

Now that we’ve gone over the pros and cons between the two, it’s time to decide the best option for you!

…

That’s it. That’s the answer.

The best time to workout (morning v evening) is whatever the best time is for YOU.

You know yourself best and you’ll still get the results you’re looking for based on your structured plan regardless of time of day. You know if you’re a morning person or an evening person based on your schedule and energy levels and ability to prioritize what fits best for you.

Like most things related to fitness/nutrition, there’s no “one size fits all” so feel free to try both and see what fits you best. Keep in mind that if you’re typically used to one and want to switch, give it a few sessions to get into a groove as your body will need to adjust to the new schedule.

How does training fit into your day?

Cap City Half Marathon

Posted on March 19, 2021March 20, 2021 by alwayshungrypt

The Cap City Half Marathon is an annual trek about the Greater Downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods of Columbus, OH. As the race season kicks off in the spring, nestled at the end of April, thousands of people converge on the downtown area of the capital city for a fun filled 13 mile run.

A great race for runners of all skill levels, this race lends itself well to beginners and intermediate runners looking to try their hand at a new challenge thanks to its minimal elevation changes and simple course structure. The streets along the way are lined with tons of spectators through multiple neighborhoods and a jaunt through the campus of THE Ohio State University.

Like most races, the best part is the after party. Ending near what’s called the Columbus Commons, the runners and spectators converge on an open park area with food and drink vendors for recovery alongside live music to help celebrate the accomplishments of those who partook in the race.

If you’re a runner in the Midwest and looking for a change of scenery without breaking the budget for travel and accommodations, the Cap City Half Marathon is a great event to kick off your season on the right foot.

Don’t forget to stop by one of my favorite local spots after for a nice recovery meal: Buckeye Donuts on High St. or Mikey’s Late Night Slice (open for lunch) on 4^th.