How to become the morning workout person of your dreams
If you set your alarm an hour earlier than usual determined to become the elusive morning person you’ve yet to become this article may help you. You know the type of person I’m talking about, the type of person who seems to have their life together by 9am. How often do you actually wake up that hour earlier to get to the gym just as motivated as you were the night before? If you are like me, the answer is not often.
However there is reason to strive to become that morning person that rises with the sun. Research shows those who wear it proudly are happier, more reliable, and emotionally stable. Not to mention morning work outs have been linked to more fat burn, reduced unnecessary calorie consumption and lower diabetes risk.
It’s not an overnight transformation, and it can take a while to teach you to rise with the sun. That’s why I’ve compiled some tips that have helped me slowly become the morning workout person of my dreams. Even though some days I may not like it.
Most people roll out of bed with just enough time to do the bare minimum before rushing out the door. This week, inch up that alarm time by 15 minutes each day just to add a bit of wellness and calmness for yourself each morning. If you wish to change your sleeping pattern the important thing to do is to do it gradually.
Before bed, put some water next to your bed and when you wake up start sipping. Not only will you be awake by the bottom of the glass but you will hydrate your body after hours of sleep.
Even if it’s the last thing you want to do in the morning its best to start with some stretches. Its natural after our muscles have been laying locked all night. It releases oxygen into the body and gets the blood flowing.
There are thousands of free ten minute yoga routines online you can squeak in if you set your alarm earlier (as we discussed previously) before getting ready for the day. Set out your mat the night before so you can get right into the zen zone and get the blood flowing! It also helps destress before the work day has even begun.
Before you get out of bed, try to sit up with your legs crossed and eyes closed and breathe in the day. Appreciate that you’ve woken up for another day and be thankful for being alive today.
And not the herbs you’re thinking. Smelling fresh herbs in the morning like peppermint can awaken the senses and alert the brain that its game time and get working!
Sounds bad right? I have always been a firm believer in “What’s the point.” But this new trick really helps me get out of bed. If you make your bed after the alarm goes off it keeps you from wanting to climb back in and it’ll give you an accomplished feeling to start your day.
