Morning
people can be very annoying. And morning people who exercise can be the most
"annoying people on the planet." That is a direct quote from someone
who, obviously, is not a morning person.
The fact is, many exercisers end up having to become morning exercisers due
to work schedules, whether they like it or not.
Mornings comes early - it's
dark and cold and the bed is so very warm. However, knowing you’ve completed your daily
workout before others are out of bed, can be very satisfying and leave your
evenings open for other activities or family time.
Even if morning exercise
doesn't come naturally to you, you can train your body to do it . The trick is
to use every weapon in your arsenal - discipline, willpower, rewards,
punishments, bribes and, most of all, baby steps. Some tips to make it easier:
·
Adjust your schedule - One
mistake some exercisers make is keeping their bedtime the same, even though
they're getting up earlier. You still need that sleep, so start adjusting your
schedule before adding in morning workouts. Start by going to bed 10 or 15
minutes earlier than usual and gradually add to that over time.
·
Start easy and slow - Your
body is used to sleeping in the morning, so asking it to jump out bed for a 10
mile run is asking a lot. Start with simple activities - Walking, cycling, an
easy exercise video or a simple yoga workout. As your body gets used to moving
around at such an early hour, you can add more intensity.
·
Give yourself an extra long warm up - Your
body needs extra time to get moving in the morning, so spend at least 10
minutes warming up and gradually increasing intensity. If it's cold outside,
try tossing your workout clothes in the dryer before putting them on. The
warmer you are when you start the more comfortable your workouts will be.
·
Keep it simple: Start
with 2 or 3 days a week of basic exercise - Say, walking and basic strength
training, for example. You may find you're hit or miss at first but, the more
you practice, the easier it gets.
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