June came and went in a flash, but the summer is still young. We want to make sure that we make this one that counts!
The warm weather naturally makes us lethargic...
...but there are several ways to get motivated to work out and just lead a healthy lifestyle every day.
Exercise in the early morning. It is typically best before 10 a.m. before the summer heat sets in, because not only is working out in the heat uncomfortable, it can be very dangerous. Starting your day with even a light workout will leave you feeling good and energized for the day.
Play music that pumps you up! Make a playlist of music that makes you want to get up and dance, and play it in the morning when you wake up. The music and the feeling you get from it will make your mindset shift from “I want to go back to bed” to “I want to get out and do something!”
Make your plans the night before. You do not want to wake up and then make plans for your workout. Do everything the night before so the only thing you need to do is get up and go:
- Look up tomorrow’s weather: This way, if it is raining, you already have your indoor workout plans.
- Lay all of your workout clothes out so you don’t have to look for them. Actually, sleep in your workout clothes if they’re comfortable. Then you just have to wake up and head out!
- Sleep early. This may be hard when it does not get dark until late during the summer, but give yourself 8 hours of sleep every night.
So be prepared to kick yourself in the butt! Whether it is walking, jogging, or swimming, getting out and just being active will have you feeling your best. We promise :)
Sources:
http://beta.active.com/running/articles/8-tips-for-exercising-in-summer-heat
http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=how_to_make_yourself_work_out_when_its_dark_out
