My friend from High School

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

I just heard from a good friend from High School yesterday who has a dilemma that is very common. She basically asked - How can I motivate myself to get up earlier in the morning to exercise since i’m not a morning person and I have limited time? 

Well Sarah, I put together 3 ways in which you and other SCULPT fans, can boost your energy level and get moving in the early morning. 

1. Go to bed earlier!
Sleep is super important for someone who wants to start a proper exercise routine. So making up the night before for the time you’ll invest in the morning will pay off big time. You’ll have more energy for the early morning routine and you’ll recover faster from your workouts. 

2. Drink Coffee
Yes, coffee can help get you up and running. Recent studies have shown that drinking coffee an hour before your workout will help you train at greater intensities and burn more fat! Skip on the cream and sugar if you can. 

3. Go Hard and go home
High intensity workouts don’t have to be long. A 30 minute high intensity workout is enough to get you leaner, healthier and stronger. Back in the Shea High days we all could spend lots of time in the gym but now our workouts have to pack a punch so we get on with the rest of our day. 

Some people (like me) just aren’t morning people so this will be harder for some and easier for others. Keep in mind the best time to workout is the time you can make it! You can achieve extraordinary results training any time of the day or night as long as the intensity is right and proper nutrition and rest are part of your program! 

Thanks for the question, Sarah! It was great hearing from you.

-Andre