Working out in the morning can get your blood pumping and help you stay focused and motivated throughout the day. However, feeling energized and excited about your early workout when you first wake up is another story. Though it may never be particularly pleasant to have your alarm go off at 5 a.m., keeping your fitness and health goals in mind and living a healthy lifestyle can help you to face the day.
Step 1
Prepare the night before. Have your workout clothes laid out and in eyesight of your bed. Therefore when you go to turn the alarm off you’ll catch sight of your workout gear and remember why you wanted to get up so early.
Step 2
Consume balanced meals the day before. Not getting enough vitamins and minerals, being deficient in protein, eating too few calories or indulging in added sugars and saturated fats can all make you feel sluggish the next day. Use your desire to have energy and workout in the morning as a motivation for sticking to a healthy meal plan.
Step 3
Sleep for an adequate amount of time. If you’ve only slept five or six hours then it can feel impossible to peel yourself from your sheets. Aim for seven to eight hours every night.
Step 4
Get a good night sleep. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve slept for if you have been tossing and turning all night. Avoid substances that can interfere with the quality of your sleep, such as consuming caffeine and alcohol the night before. Block out any outside noises with the use of a fan and make your room as dark as possible by drawing the blinds and turning off all lights.
Step 5
Eat breakfast before you workout; after fasting all night your body needs fuel to energize and get moving. Keep it small if you don’t want to wait a couple of hours before the food digests; try one egg and a slice of whole wheat toast or yogurt.
Step 6
Understand your motivation. Having a specific goal in mind can help you to be energized and excited for your morning workout. Write your goal on a notecard and place it next to your alarm clock; you’ll see the goal right when you wake up, which can help you to jump out of bed and get moving.
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