How to start a morning exercise routine
How do I start a morning exercise routine?
It can be challenging, but with some tips from the fitness experts at Good Shepherd Health and Fitness Center in Barrington, Ill. you can help ease the problems associated with starting.
- Start off with a small goal. When most people start an exercise routine, they overwhelm themselves with unreal expectations, like trying to work out five days a week or wanting to lose 20 pounds in one month. Make a realistic goal for yourself based on your limitations and work/personal life.
- Set aside the time for yourself. When participating in any exercise regime, it is important to think about your personal health and well-being. Exercising has so many benefits to name, but we often hear how stress relieving it feels afterwards, which is so important for most of us in our busy lives.
- Plan ahead. The best plan is one laid out well ahead of time. Pick a day when you will begin. Choose which day of the week works best for you and set your alarm 30 minutes early on those days to allow for the extra time.
- Write down what days you will be exercising and stick to it. Often, when we write things down, we are more prone to accomplishing what we set out to do. Write down that Monday 6am-7am workout in your calendar and put the same appointment into your phone.
- Get started. The hardest part about an exercise program is starting or taking that first step on the treadmill or into the gym. Take a deep breath and say, “let’s do this today”.
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I love any ideas to get me motivated to go back and work out again. I like the ‘Plan Ahead” and picking a day to start out. Maybe packing my workout gear and getting up early tomorrow will start me out on the right path.
I agree that the hardest part of a morning exercise routine is getting started. Over two years ago, I decided to join a friend at a 6 am class. I thought she was crazy for getting up early to exercise. But it wasn’t as bad as I thought, and I soon began going once of week. Well once a week turned into twice, and I now I get up to attend a Barre class every morning before work. It gives me energy for the day!
I like the idea of starting with a small goal. Sometimes, starting with a big goal can be overwhelming and at the same time, hard to achieve. These tips are great for a morning routine. Info is useful. Thanks for sharing.
I love the idea you shared with us thanks!!!