How to Get Motivated for Morning Workouts
Morning workouts are an excellent way to start your day. They jump start your metabolism, regulate your hunger and make you more alert. Getting your workout out of the way early means you can use the rest of the day to accomplish other tasks and spend time with family and friends. Getting up early may be hard at first, but your body will adjust to the new schedule, and perhaps to its new, toned look.
Things You'll Need
- Comfortable exercise clothes and shoes
- A heart rate monitor if you have one
- Water for hydration
Instructions
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Put your gym shoes and clothes next to your bed to make getting dressed easier.
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Plan your workout the night before. If you are going to do cardio in the morning, commit to the type and length of time you will do. If you are going to strength train, write out what you will do. This way, you won't have to make a decision while you're still sleepy.
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Set your alarm clock early enough to give you time to get out of bed, dress and have a light snack. Put the alarm clock across the room so you have to get out of bed to turn it off.
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Give your body a week or two to adjust to the change.
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Get a friend or a hire a personal trainer so that you have someone to "report" to each morning.
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Tips & Warnings
Having a workout buddy to meet you either at the gym or at your local park is a great way to make sure you stay committed. You wouldn't want to stand them up...would you? You count on them and they count on you so it works both ways.
Have a healthy breakfast consisting of complex carbohydrates and a low-fat or fat-free protein after your workout.
Staying hydrated will help you maintain a high energy level that will result in a better workout.
Consult your physician prior to beginning any new exercise program.
Stay hydrated
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