Morning Workouts
Try to Make Them a Habit!
I was dreading the gym today. I didn't want to leave my computer. Projects and tasks were piling up, but I somehow managed to get myself to my local sweat spot - it's literally at the foot of my building.
As I pounded away on the elliptical, I skimmed through Allure magazine (the issue with Hillary Duff on the cover). A special section on working out caught my eye, namely, the importance of working out in the morning.
The good news? You'll have your workout out of the way, along with focusing on your daily meetings, dates and last minute summer outings. The bad news? It'll take your body 3-4 workouts before you get in the habit of working out first thing in the morning.
Some tips to help you out:
- put your alarm clock on the other side of the room
- stack your workout clothes, charged iPod, etc at the foot of bed and/or by your front door (depending on if you workout at a gym and have a locker)
- keep an extra amount of bath goodies in your gym locker. This will alleviate the constant packing and repacking.
- eat a quick bowl of oatmeal or an energy bar to give you some energy. Making a smoothie helps, too.
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