How to Supercharge Your Morning Workout
One of the very best times to workout is first thing in the morning. Although it may seem difficult to even get out of bed on some mornings, once you get started on your morning workout routine, you’ll feel exhilarated. 
Getting your workout done first thing in the morning means it’s less likely that job or family obligations will come between you and your workout. Early morning workouts also boost your metabolism and give you additional energy that can help you to be more productive throughout the day.
Need some inspiration and motivation for those crack of dawn workouts? Here are some morning workout tips that’ll help you get the job done and allow you to enjoy your workout more:
Make it a little different every morning
One reason people end up giving up morning workouts is they become bored. Challenge yourself to a different workout every morning. Do a fast walk around your neighborhood one morning followed by a trip to your local park the next where you can incorporate the benches and even the swing set into your routine. Vary your exercise pace and your route. Try different exercise tapes on mornings where you can’t exercise outside. Turn on some high powered dance music and dance around the house at 7:00 A.M. Sing at the top of your lungs while you do it. Don’t let boredom be an option.
Schedule your workout to coincide with the sun rising
What could be more inspiring than walking or running while watching the sun come up? Watching something so beautiful can make your morning workout fulfilling psychologically as well as physically. This is one you’ll want to try.
Reward yourself
When you head out for your morning walk or run, have a special treat planned upon your return. Brew some fresh coffee or treat yourself to a low fat cappuccino. Draw a tub of warm, fragrant water and sprinkle rose petals on the surface. As soon as you get back from your morning workout, slip off your clothes and step into paradise. These little rewards can be quite motivating.
Stop at the gym on your way to work
Most gyms have early morning classes, some of which start as early as 5:30 A.M. Place your work clothes into a travel bag the night before. In the morning, slip on your exercise clothes and head straight to the gym for an exercise class. After the class, head to the shower and slip into your work clothes. This is another way to add variety to your workout and get yourself revved up for work.
Lay out your exercise clothes the night before
Before going to sleep at night, lay out your exercise clothes and workout shoes for your morning workout. When you have everything ready to go, you’ll be less likely to change your mind about exercising. Make it as easy as possible to get started.
Get enough sleep the night before
If you’ll be working out in the morning, try to get at least seven hours sleep the night before. If you’re well rested, you’ll be more motivated to follow through with your morning workout routine.
Imagine how good it will feel later in the day to know you got your morning workout done!
This is a guest post by Kristie Leong M.D.
Photo by D’Arcy Norman
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I often need the motivation to complete my morning workout. Thanks for the great tips!
Hey Tiffany,
Yeah, morning workouts can be tough but they also can be really rewarding.
-Andrew
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-Andrew