10 Ways to Guarantee You Get Up for That A.M. Workout

By Lucy Maher, SELF Tempted to press snooze? Don't. "Exercising early in the morning jump-starts your metabolism, keeping it elevated for hours and energizes you for the day," says Jennifer Sherman, a Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor and Head Coach at Peloton Cycle in New York City. And while you may be tempted to sleep in, there are ways to make sure you get moving before you have time to come up with an excuse not to. Here, 10 of the best from some of the country's top trainers. 1. Snooze No, not the snooze button. "Get enough sleep the night before so you're well-rested," says Sherman. Better yet, "move your alarm clock out of arm's reach. This way you will actually have to get out of your warm bed to turn it off." 2. Pair Up "Scheduling your sweat session with a friend is a great way to ensure you get your butt out of bed for that a.m. workout," says Adam Rosante, author of The 30 Second Body. "When you know someone is counting on you, you'll be far less likely to bail." 3. Get Competitive Rosante suggests making a bet with one of your girlfriends. "Plan to work out five time per week for six weeks," he says. "For each planned day, you'll each put a pre-determined amount of money into a 'pot.' Something like five bucks is great. The first person to bail on a session loses and the winner gets the cash. Watching that pool grow as your body tones is pretty addictive. If you both last all six weeks, take the money and go out to celebrate with a great meal." 4. Style...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news