Wake up, work up a sweat, and feel amazing!
Morning is the perfect time to exercise. Exercise is great any time of day, but, for many people, morning is the easiest time to squeeze it in. Even though you’d rather laze in bed for an extra half hour, get up and get moving! You don’t even have to go to the gym. We have great SkinnyMs. workouts that you can do at home, without any equipment! It might be hard to get out of bed the first morning, but thanks to a great workout, you’ll fall asleep early, sleep deeply, and be ready for tomorrow’s workout. Still not convinced? Check out these early morning workout benefits. Trust us – you’ll feel great!
1. Make exercise a habit
Waking up for an early morning sweat session is the easiest way to turn exercise into a habit. Even if you bring your gym clothes to work or make an afternoon yoga date with a friend, you might not get that workout in. Things happen during the course of a day – you have to work late, your friends want to meet for happy hour, your child needs to be picked up early from school. First thing in the morning, nothing will get in your way.
2. Jumpstart your metabolism
Your metabolism speeds up during an after a workout, especially a HIIT workout. Get that workout in early to keep your metabolism working hard all day long.
3. Burn calories all day long
Since your metabolism will be working hard, you’ll be burning calories all day long. How great is that?!
4. All-day energy
Exercise is energizing. It feels good to move. When you exercise bright and early, you’ll feel energized all day. You’ll be motivated to tackle a big project at work or even sneak in some more exercise by taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
5. Eat a hearty breakfast
You’ll be starving after a morning workout, and that’s a good thing! A healthy breakfast is important for a healthy metabolism and a healthy body. These 15 High-Protein Breakfasts for Getting Fit will fill you up, give you energy, and help your body recover.
6. Make good food choices
When you do something good for your body, such as exercising, you’ll want to keep doing good things for your body. This means you’ll want to nourish it and continue to take good care of it by feeding it healthy, nutrient-dense food. Try these 20 Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks to give your body the fuel it needs.
7. Feel happy and optimistic
Exercise gives you endorphins, which is why many people feel euphoric after a workout – a “runner’s high.” Who doesn’t want to feel good and optimistic?!
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