Morning exercise is a fantastic way to get your metabolism running and your body moving before you start your day. With busy work and school schedules and a number of other tasks to complete later on during the day, many people find that they only time that they’re able to get any exercise is in the morning.
If you plan to exercise in the morning, it will take more than dedication and a little motivation. You’ll also need to plan for some of the dangers and potential risks of morning exercise. Doing so will ensure that you remain safe and that you maximize the benefits you can receive from exercising.
- Eat Something First While it’s generally not a good idea to eat a large meal right before you exercise, it is a good plan to consume a small item just to get your metabolism going. Eat something like a granola bar or a handful of nuts about 15 minutes or so before you begin your morning exercise. This will help to stave off stomach upset as you work out and will serve to help you lose weight more easily, if that’s your goal.
- Drink Plenty of Water It’s always a good idea to drink water before and during your exercise routines, and this is no less true in the morning. Drink a little bit of water 15 minutes before you begin exercising, and then continue to drink water every 30 or 45 minutes while you’re working out. Drink a lot of water after you finish, to make sure that you’re hydrated for the day.
- Stretch If you plan to work any specific muscle groups when you exercise in the morning, it’s a good idea to stretch first. This will help to ensure that you don’t pull or strain any muscles. Take a few minutes to walk around and make sure that your body is awake and warmed up before you stretch.
- Bundle Up If you’re going to exercise outside and it’s cold, you may want to bundle up a bit. Depending upon what time of day and what time of year it is, as well as where you are, you may need to bundle up more or less. This is a good thing to keep in mind before you leave the house; if you’re too cold as you exercise, you may not be able to continue as long as you’d hoped.
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