I normally hit the gym between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm, but it's just too scorching now. If I shift to later evening, it's mostly men only. Morning sessions make me feel sleepy afterwards and mess up my study schedule. I think I may have to switch to mornings.
Morning is best, in my opinion - finish by 8 am, come home, and enjoy the gentle sunshine.
Either go to the gym a bit later in the morning so the rush is less, or stick to the same time and just endure the heat a little.
I head to the gym after work, so it works fine for me.
Stay hydrated and you won't feel exhausted or sleepy.
No AC in the gym??
My gym has AC.
I usually go at 8 am.
I tried 6:30 am today for the first time - it was good. The fans weren't even on and it felt better than the AC-fan combo I get at 9-10 am or 5-6 pm.
I go to an AC-filled gym at 1 pm daily - it's empty and the temperature is well-controlled.
It's quite cool in the northeast.