Early-morning training is the most reliable habit I've seen in 20 years of coaching. By 7am the day hasn't had a chance to get in the way — no late meetings, no "I'm too tired," no dinner plans.
Here's how to make morning workouts stick, especially if you live or work around Davisville, Mount Pleasant or Yonge & Eglinton.
Why morning workouts are easier to keep
- Nothing competes with them. Evening plans change. 6am rarely does.
- Decision fatigue is low. You haven't spent your willpower yet.
- It sets the tone. The workout is done, so the rest of the day is yours.
The catch: you have to make it fast and frictionless. That's where 30 minutes wins.
The 30-minute before-work timeline
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 5:45 | Alarm. Water, a light snack if you want one, out the door |
| 6:00 | Arrive, quick warm-up |
| 6:05 – 6:30 | 25-minute total body circuit |
| 6:30 – 6:45 | Cooldown, shower, change |
| 7:00 | Breakfast and on with your day |
You're showered and done before most people are awake.
Should you eat before a morning workout?
Keep it simple. If you feel fine training on an empty stomach for 30 minutes, that's okay for most people. If you feel light-headed or flat, have something small 15–30 minutes before — a banana, a slice of toast, or half a protein shake. Eat a proper breakfast with protein afterwards.
5 tricks that make 5am workouts stick
- Pack your bag the night before. Shoes by the door, work clothes in the bag.
- Pick fixed days. "Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 6" beats "when I can."
- Train close to home or on your route. Every extra minute of commute is an excuse.
- Use a structured workout. No standing around deciding what's next.
- Go to bed earlier, not just wake up earlier. The habit dies if sleep does.
A studio built for early mornings
CircuitFit opens at 5am every day of the week (and stays open until 11pm). Members get a mobile access pass, so you come in when it suits you — no class times to hit.
- 30-minute total body circuit, timed by red and green lights so there's no dead time
- Shower and change room on site for getting straight to work
- Free side-street parking nearby; paid street parking on Mount Pleasant
- Location: 542 Mount Pleasant Road, 2nd floor — just north of Davisville, close to Eglinton and right on the Mount Pleasant bus route
Membership is $80/month, month-to-month, no joining fee, no contract.
Start tomorrow
The best time to start a morning routine is the next weekday. Get directions and hours, or book a free 30-minute intro and we'll set up your circuit.