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If you\u2019re like me, you hate early morning workouts. But\u2026 some of my clients absolutely love them. Therefore, I need to be prepared to not only train (myself) but also clients who need my help at the butt crack of dawn before they head off to work.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s something else to think about: How many of you follow Mark Wahlberg? You know, Marky Mark, the guy from Lone Survivor, owner of Wahlburgers, etc.<\/p>\n
If you do, you probably know about his famous 4 A.M. club. The guy is juggling acting, producing, business ventures, and family life, yet still finds time to hit the gym before most people even hit the snooze button.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not saying I\u2019m setting my alarm for 2:45 A.M. like he does, but I\u2019ve learned the same principle applies if you want to get your training in (mornings are gold).<\/p>\n
No calls, no emails, no distractions. It is just you and the weights. Here\u2019s the reality, though: you can\u2019t just roll out of bed and expect to crush a workout. That may be wishful thinking that the early bird gets the worm, but preparation is everything.<\/p>\n
If making this a habit feels tricky and nearly impossible for you, you\u2019re not alone. The good news is that I have some simple, practical tips and strategies to help you with early morning workouts and maybe even have you start looking forward to them.<\/p>\n
In this article, I\u2019m going to dive deeper into a handful of tips to improve your early morning workouts and help you get the most out of them.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be used to treat or diagnose any condition. It is recommended that you speak with your doctor before starting any exercise program, making changes to your nutrition plan, or adding any new supplements into your current regimen.<\/em><\/p>\n These five strategies really helped me become an early riser and have the best workouts. Give them a try, and you may find your early morning workouts are way better, and they allow you to be more productive during the day.<\/p>\n If you want to get the most out of an early morning workout, you can\u2019t let your mind spiral into everything else waiting for you during the day. Work deadlines, the kids\u2019 practices, the yard that needs mowing, all of it will be there. If I carry that mental clutter into the morning, it\u2019s almost impossible to focus on training.<\/p>\n As they say, \u201cproper planning prevents piss poor performance<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n What helps is taking a few minutes the night before to map things out. Write down your to-dos, break them into a checklist, and even schedule them by the hour if you can. It sounds simple, but that small act of planning is like telling yourself not to worry and everything is already taken care of.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a kind of relief in knowing the tasks have a place. With that weight off your shoulders, it\u2019s much easier to give your full energy to the first task on the list, and that is your early morning workouts.<\/p>\n Start by waking up just 15 minutes earlier than you normally do. That slight shift gives your body a chance to adjust without feeling shocked.<\/p>\n Once it starts to feel easy, move the alarm back a little more.<\/p>\n Keep making those gradual changes every few days until you settle into the wake-up time that works best for your workouts.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n5 Tips to Improve Your Early Morning Workouts<\/h2>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0 Plan the entire day the previous night<\/h3>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0 Gradual adjustment<\/h3>\n