5. Exercising early in the morning jump starts your metabolism. I will end up burning more calories during the day.
4. When I work out in the morning I tend to make healthier choices during the day. I don’t want to ‘waste’ my workout by eating crap.
3. I don’t have time to make excuses. If I work out first thing, I am finished. No excuses when life gets busy later in the day.
2. Studies have shown that people to workout in the a.m. have a more consistent fitness routine.
1. It makes me more energized at work. I can concentrate better and be more productive.
And… the only reason why I don’t exercise in the morning.
I can’t get my butt out of bed!
I have set my alarm for 5:30 for the past three weeks and I have only actually gotten up to work out ONCE. I was able to workout in the a.m. last summer pretty regularly. I know once I get a routine going it will get easier. I just need to start…
May 23, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Start out easy — something you enjoy doing. I like tai chi it’s relaxing but is still a nice workout for the body without stressing it. I got a dvd for beginning tai chi at a bookstore. Once you convince your subconscious you aren’t going to overdo and sweat to much in the morning — maybe it will be easier to get up, then once you are in the habit you can add a little here and there to your morning routine. Lady Rose