You've heard before that people who work out first thing in the morning tend to be more successful at following a fitness program. Ever wonder why? Well, yes, a lot can be said for getting it done and getting on with your day.
If you want to exercise consistently and long term (like the rest of your life), exercise in the morning as the odds will be greatly in your favour. Over 90 percent of people who exercise 'consistently', do so first thing in the morning.
If you find that it's way too easy to avoid your exercise routine, it's likely that you're approaching your day backwards. Trying to fit it in long after your day has begun means you open the door to all kinds of distractions, temptations and excuses, and it's not easy trying to generate the energy to move past these "dream stealers".
Here are 8 tricks to help you become an early morning exerciser
1. Set your intention - consciously decide the next-day's intentions to actively and mindfully create a positive expectation for the next morning. Whether or not you should workout is not a decision you can make in the morning. Your pillow and blanket will win every time. You must make up your mind the night before and make it a non-negotiable plan. Set the alarm. If necessary, set 2 alarms 5 minutes apart to get your butt out of bed.