It's common to hear busy individuals say that they have no time to exercise. Many wait until 5 pm to start working out.
But experience has shown that those who design their workouts around their work schedule rarely have the energy left to make their exercise routines count. For a lot of them, skipping the gym or their other exercise sessions is the most common solution.
With all these considerations, it's ultimately easier and more practical to workout in the morning when you still have your energy reserves full. Morning person or not, waking up early will become a habit if you put these tips to heart:
Getting a good night's sleep is first on the agenda. Make sure that you clock in 6 to 8 hours in dreamland in a cool and dark room so that all your systems are ready for your morning exercise routine. Cut the habit of snoozing in front of the television set but turn all the lights and appliances off so that your room becomes a sanctuary for sleep. But before hitting the sack, do take the time to arrange all your exercise gear beforehand so you don't waste any time in the morning looking for them.
Next, cut the habit of giving yourself 5 more minutes after the alarm clock rings. As you may already know, that extra 5 is going to turn into 10, into 15 and even get you late for work. Get up as soon as the alarm clock rings. If you make it a habit every time, you'll pretty much be able to establish a body clock where you'll be able to wake up at the same time each day even without your alarm telling you to.
Third, wake up, workout and eat breakfast afterwards. New studies have shown that you get the most of your exercise routine if you eat the most important meal of the day only after you have sweated it out. Make sure that your breakfast is well-balanced so you have the energy you need to get you going throughout the day.
Fourth, make your warm ups dynamic. Instead of running, you can excite your muscles more by doing burpees. This revs up your nervous system as well. To do burpees, stand up first. Then squat down with your hands touching the floor. Stretch your legs out behind you so that you are in a pushup position. Reverse positions as you stand back up. Do this for about 5 minutes, alternating for periods of activity with short rest periods.
Finally, don't fret if you miss a day of exercise. That happens to the best of us. Simply get back to your routine the following morning.
Don't forget to eat well-balanced meals throughout the day and keep a reign on all your stress levels. By observing all these together with your morning exercises, you'll turn out to be a stronger person with a better disposition in the end.
But experience has shown that those who design their workouts around their work schedule rarely have the energy left to make their exercise routines count. For a lot of them, skipping the gym or their other exercise sessions is the most common solution.
With all these considerations, it's ultimately easier and more practical to workout in the morning when you still have your energy reserves full. Morning person or not, waking up early will become a habit if you put these tips to heart:
Getting a good night's sleep is first on the agenda. Make sure that you clock in 6 to 8 hours in dreamland in a cool and dark room so that all your systems are ready for your morning exercise routine. Cut the habit of snoozing in front of the television set but turn all the lights and appliances off so that your room becomes a sanctuary for sleep. But before hitting the sack, do take the time to arrange all your exercise gear beforehand so you don't waste any time in the morning looking for them.
Next, cut the habit of giving yourself 5 more minutes after the alarm clock rings. As you may already know, that extra 5 is going to turn into 10, into 15 and even get you late for work. Get up as soon as the alarm clock rings. If you make it a habit every time, you'll pretty much be able to establish a body clock where you'll be able to wake up at the same time each day even without your alarm telling you to.
Third, wake up, workout and eat breakfast afterwards. New studies have shown that you get the most of your exercise routine if you eat the most important meal of the day only after you have sweated it out. Make sure that your breakfast is well-balanced so you have the energy you need to get you going throughout the day.
Fourth, make your warm ups dynamic. Instead of running, you can excite your muscles more by doing burpees. This revs up your nervous system as well. To do burpees, stand up first. Then squat down with your hands touching the floor. Stretch your legs out behind you so that you are in a pushup position. Reverse positions as you stand back up. Do this for about 5 minutes, alternating for periods of activity with short rest periods.
Finally, don't fret if you miss a day of exercise. That happens to the best of us. Simply get back to your routine the following morning.
Don't forget to eat well-balanced meals throughout the day and keep a reign on all your stress levels. By observing all these together with your morning exercises, you'll turn out to be a stronger person with a better disposition in the end.
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