I've always really disliked gyms and I'm the opposite of a morning person, but a few months ago I needed to train for a very ambitious hiking trip with some fit

I've always really disliked gyms and I'm the opposite of a morning person, but a few months ago I needed to train for a very ambitious hiking trip with some fitter-than-me friends, so I got into the habit of going to the gym every day before work. It turns out it's an incredible way to start the day, even for a night owl...the lasting effect throughout the rest of the day is very real. Also, as someone who is basically a zombie in the mornings, I essentially replaced the time in the morning when I'd be awake but sluggishly waiting for the coffee to kick in with a quick but intense stop at the gym, so I didn't need to totally rearrange my schedule.