I agree somewhat, I've always wondered if the "work out instead of coffee in the morning" is a myth people like to spread, because I never feel like that myself

I agree somewhat, I've always wondered if the "work out instead of coffee in the morning" is a myth people like to spread, because I never feel like that myself. In the morning, my energy level is simply not high enough, and I end up running less or lifting less than I otherwise could. However, I enjoy exercises in a different way: after work. I'm a programmer, so after an entire day of brain exercises, it feels extremely refreshing to be able to exert physical energies at the gym. (I've read articles on this specific topic, where if you're tired mentally, it's better to engage in physical activities than taking a nap, because it uses a different area of your brain. Don't know the source off hand.)