Have you been thinking about starting a morning workout routine? Start this week, now that the clocks have gone back.
I know most people look forward to an extra hour in bed, but that extra hour can also be put to good use. You might find your body is still operating on the daylight saving time schedule (you might have been up before your alarm this morning). So instead of sleeping in, take that extra hour to hit the gym (or living room) for a #dailysweat session.
Here are a 7 tips to help make your morning workout routine a breeze.
1. Set your alarm early the night before and don’t hit snooze…well at least not more than once. Lol
2. Layout your workout clothes the night before (everything….including your socks, headphones, water bottle, etc.) being organized helps make the transition much easier.
3. Pack your gym bag or after gym bag (work clothes, shoes, underwear, toiletries, etc.). Make sure you check the weather when planning the night before.
4. Prepare some grab and go fuel (pre and/or post workout). Ex. Overnight oats, protein shake or bars, bananas, etc.
5. Pre-plan your workout, sign up for a class or hire a trainer to help you achieve your goals.
6. Go to bed on time. You might find you are tired earlier, especially since you are waking up and working out earlier. Listen to your body. Aim to get 7-8 hour of sleep. (I’m usually asleep by 11pm…don’t judge me. Lol)
7. Find a workout you enjoy – doing something you enjoy makes it easier to get up and get to it
Start now, by the time it gets really cold, you will have built a habit that you won’t want to break.
If you don’t quite have the energy to or enthusiasm to get up and hit the gym or living room in the mornings, you can use the time to focus on other aspects of your health and wellness. You can prepare food (meal prep), meditate, stretch, and create a dope playlist or workout routine for later in the day!
#ReadySetSweat
