10 Tips for Motivating Yourself to Exercise in the A.M.

  1. Start simple commit to just 1 week of morning workouts. Try it just as an experiment!
  2. Sleep in your gym clothes; lay out your gym shoes and socks next to your bed.
  3. Fill your water bottle the night before and put it in the refrigerator.
  4. Pack your gym bag the night before (towel, earbuds, keys, gym card, etc.) and place it in a visible location.
  5. Be reasonable in what time you expect yourself to get out of bed - don't set an alarm for 5:30 AM if you know you don't need to get out of bed until 6AM.
  6. Get a full night of sleep. 
  7. Plan your workout the night before. Plan something you can look forward to, even if it is just the beginning of the workout.
  8. Tell other people about your plans to enhance your commitment.
  9. Stay consistent in what time you get out of bed, what time you get to the gym, and what time you leave the gym.
  10. NO EXCUSES! 

 

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