How to Become a Morning Exercise Person -

The thought of exercising first thing in the morning is appealing to many. We envision ourselves starting the day with some movement and crossing off a big “to-do” on our list of daily tasks. However, when it comes to actually following through, many people find themselves struggling to get out of bed. Below are five tips on how to become a morning exercise person and crush your workout!

A man with a black buzzcut is running on a sidewalk. He is wearing a white tank top and white shorts. In his left hand, he is holding a water bottle and he is wearing black headphones, and you can see the cord swinging as he runs. He is wearing black socks and black running shoes. Ahead of him, there is a woman walking on the sidewalk. She is wearing a light pink hat, light pink long sleeve shirt, and black capris. There are green hedges on both sides of the sidewalk.

5 Tips for Becoming a Morning Exercise Person:

Lay Your Clothes Out the Night Before

First, prepare yourself as much as you can the night before. This means checking the weather (if your workout is outside), and laying out the appropriate clothing. The fewer things you have to do in the morning, the better!

Want to go the extra mile? Set out these additional items so getting out the door is seamless and easy.

Watch
Water bottle
Pre-workout snack
Shoes

If you’re looking for easy and delicious pre and post-workout food, Rise and Run has a plethora of recipes!

Some pieces of clothing are laid out. They are not folded, but instead are thrown together. There is a piece in the back that is a navy blue, which is underneath an article of clothing that is olive green. A sleeve to a hoodie, which is burnt orange, is also in the background and in the foreground there is a white sock with a black checkmark. Laying out your clothes the night before is a tip on how to become a morning exercise person.

Preview Your Workout

In addition to laying out your clothes the night before, take a few minutes to look over your workout. Whether you’re running, lifting weights, or heading out for a walk, familiarize yourself with the workout details so you know what to expect.

Nothing is worse than reading your workout for the first time at five in the morning, and feeling confused and unsure about what to do.

If you are needing to create a running or walking route, On the Go Map allows you to build routes for free.

Get Out of Bed As Soon As Your Alarm Goes Off

For some, this might be the most difficult part of becoming a morning exercise person. As tempting as it might be to hit snooze, your workout time slowly dwindles down with every minute you stay in bed.

Something else that might help is placing your phone or alarm on the other side of your bedroom, so you actually have to get out of bed to turn it off.

Envision Yourself After Completing the Workout

If you’re contemplating going back to sleep when your alarm goes off, ask yourself how you’ll feel after exercising. Will you feel:

Proud?
Empowered?
Mentally prepared to tackle a busy day?

On the other hand, think about how you’ll feel if you don’t workout. Are you going to be stressed about finding another time in the day to exercise? Will you be as productive without having morning movement?

Have a Friend Hold You Accountable

Making plans to meet a friend for a run or at an exercise class can do wonders! Even if you’re tempted to skip the workout, it’s likely you won’t want to bail on your friend. Have a set time and place to meet your workout partner and remember to show up for both yourself and them!

Two men are running on a sidewalk away from the camera. The sun is rising and the men are facing the sun. They are wearing leggings and black winter hats. One is wearing a neon yellow windbreaker. There is another runner out in front of them running. These two men are both morning exercise people.

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Recap of How to Become a Morning Exercise Person:

At first, it can be difficult to build the habit of working out early in the morning, but it’s possible with consistency and discipline. Follow the five tips below on how to become a morning exercise person and crush your workout!