Physical activity also been shown toboost cognitive functioninglike memory, attention, concentration, and learning.
Morning workouts can also help youbeat the heat of summer.
If you want to compete at your optimal level, it’s wise to get used to morning workouts.
So how do you start working out in the morning without dreading it?
Experts have their favorite tips for turning the morning into your preferred time of day to move.
Read up and get ready to set your alarm for a few hours earlier than usual.
Get good quality sleep.
It’s not just the amount of sleep you get that matterssleep quality is importanttoo.
One rule Jordan employs with his clients: Adopt a 30- to 60-minute gadget blackout period before bed.
During this time, abandon your use of phones, computers, and light-emitting devices.
Wake up 15 minutes earlier at a time.
How appealing does it sound to wake up (at least) an hour earlier just to work hard?
Get used to doing this for a week or two before moving your wake-up time up another 15 minutes.
Repeat until you’re up with enough time to log the exercise you want.
Prep your workout stuff the night before.
You’ll sleep better.
Drink your morning caffeine.
Permission granted to sip that cup of coffee or tea before exercising.
Keep your serving to one 8-ounce cup and avoid tons of add-ins like cane sugar and artificial sweeteners.
“In moderation, caffeine is widely recognized and safe for sipping pre-workout,” Jordan says.
In fact,research even suggeststhat caffeine can aid fitness performance.
