5 reasons why I go to the gym at 2.30am

5 reasons why I go to the gym at 2.30am and sleep in two separate chunks to make it work yes I know it's weird 1. I absolutely HATE a busy gym At 2:30am, there are usually only a handful of people there and sometimes we have the whole place to ourselves Once I experienced an empty gym, there was no going back 2. I can train exactly how I want I can use the equipment I actually planned to use, take proper rest between sets, film my workouts without getting in anyone's way and generally just take my time I'm not rushing because someone is waiting for the machine or changing my workout depending on what's free For me, it makes the gym SO much more enjoyable 3. Working from home makes it possible This is probably the biggest reason I can get away with such a ridiculous routine I work from home and start at 8:30am, so I don't have a morning commute I can get home from the gym at around 5am, shower and go back to bed before waking up for work If I had to be showered, dressed and on a train by 7am? Absolutely not happening 4. YES, I do actually sleep This is probably the biggest question I've had I normally sleep: 8pm-1:30am 5:30am-8am 8 hours!! So instead of having one long sleep overnight, I split mine into two chunks It's definitely not a routine I'm telling everyone else to copy. It's just what has worked around my lifestyle for the past couple of years 5. Ultimately... it works for me My husband comes with me, we've been doing it for around two years and at this point it genuinely just feels normal to us A few years ago I weighed around 115kg and had a completely different relationship with exercise I've since lost 45kg, exercise has become a huge part of my life and I've found a routine that I genuinely enjoy and can stay consistent with