Tips for a Morning Workout

 
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That moment when your alarm rings and you question your sanity – this is me every time I wake up to move my body before 7am. If you know me, you know I am not a fan of early mornings and you probably don’t want to talk to me before I’ve had a cup of coffee (or two, depending on the day).

When I first started teaching spin, 6:00am on a Friday because it seemed like the perfect time to teach with plenty of time to get ready and get to work. Needless to say, I was pretty miserable and quickly realized a 6am is not for me.

There are times that an early (or earlier) morning movement might be the best option for your day. Here are some things that have worked for me when I needed to get that workout in before work. 

  • Sleep at a reasonable hour

  • Be realistic: what time will you actually wake up. Sure, in an ideal world that might be at the crack of dawn, but it doesn’t really work if you hit snooze for an hour after it rings

  • Don’t hit snooze. Seriously, don’t

  • Choose a method of movement you actually enjoy (I can do Lagree or Pilates in the am, but spin or HIIT is out of the question)

  • Decide what workout you’re going to do the night before so you’re not deciding this while you’re possibly half asleep

  • Lay out your clothes, any equipment you need the night before

  • Hydrate

Honestly, if none of this sounds appealing and you just can’t stand the thought of moving your body in the morning, pick a time that works for you. It’s far better to do that and look forward to movement than working out in the morning because you think you should.

 
Soraya SavjiFitness