Even if you’re not a morning person, a brief exercise session before work can make an astounding impact on how you look, act and feel. While jumping on an elliptical first thing in the morning may not sound like fun to you, with benefits like these, you’ll find it well worth the effort:
1. You’ll get more done. Research shows that, after a workout, you’re more productive, have sharper decision-making skills, and feel in a better mood.
2. You’ll stick with it. Evening exercise has more obstacles: you work late, you’re too tired, you hit traffic, etc. Get it out of the way first thing, and you’ll have no excuses!
3. It’s better than an espresso. Exercise will wake you up, period. More than caffeine, your body needs oxygen (though feel free to enjoy both).
4. You’ll sleep better at night. Morning exercisers sleep better at night, research shows. Exercise too close to bedtime, and you may have trouble winding down.
5. You’ll set the tone for your day. That is, if you start by making your body strong and fit, you can feel more confident all day long. You’re also more likely to make better food choices after the extra effort you put in.
So set your alarm 30 minutes earlier this week and get moving! I promise that you’ll feel great by the end of the week.
Stay well and smile,
Molly
Not so sure about the better than am espresso part, but thanks for the prod. We ail need it!
I prefer a cappucino 🙂
Thanks, I needed to be reminded of this. I was walking before work every morning until one day it was raining and that’s all it took to remind me of how much I missed my old routine of breakfast w/ the Good Morning America gang. That was a week ago and I haven’t walked since. But I will do as you advise and reset my alarm 30 minutes earlier tomorrow. Thanks again, Molly, for the pep talk.
Good for you Cathy! Get back on track and check back in with us in about a month. Stay well. ..:-)
Funny this came today…..I got up this morning at 5:30 thinking today would be the day I start getting up early and hitting the gym. I turned on the coffee pot and went back to bed. I’ll try again tomorrow 🙂
You must have needed the extra sleep. .. so it’s good you listened to what your body needed. 🙂
4:45 that’s my run time mid week. Great way to get the BM going too!!!!!
You are so right. ..:-)