[dkersten]

I’m also not a morning person, but another reason why hard exercise wouldn’t work for me, in the morning, is that after hard exercise it takes a few hours for my brain to function properly again (someone on HN a few months ago explained its because the body prioritises getting oxygen to the muscles instead of to the brain). At least, I’m unable to work for a while after going to the gym. For this reason, I bow only go to the gym after work.

Light exercise like going for a walk is ok though.

[Swizec]

Another benefit of gym/exercise after work: Makes a great barrier between work life and home life. Ensures you don’t bring work home.

And if you work from an office “I have gym at X hour” is a super socially acceptable reason to leave on time. Nobody questions a gym schedule. Especially if you have a class.

[dkersten]

Those are some great points!