Maintaining your regular exercise routine can feel harder in winter than the warmer months. When it’s cold and dark, it’s hard to get up and out of that toasty warm bed – and who can’t relate to that?
Next time you’re weighing up the pros and cons of staying in bed and missing your workout, try these ways to get motivated and embrace the morning.
- Dress for the weather
Whether training indoors or outdoors, having the right clothing on can make a world of difference. Try long sleeve tops instead of singlets, or if you’re heading out for a run, throw on a hoodie, leggings, gloves and maybe even a beanie. - Move your phone away from your bed
Once you’ve set your morning alarm, place your phone away from your bed. Physically having to get up and out of bed will wake you up and make snoozing that much harder! - Get a workout buddy or book a personal training session
Those tempting thoughts of sleeping in will be less easy to give in to when you know your bestie is waiting for you in the dark. Keep each other accountable, or book in with a personal trainer, so your workout is locked in. - Be real with your goals
Setting realistic and achievable goals will keep you motivated and ready to go. Make progress at your own pace and work up to the bigger things you want to do. It’ll be easier to get out of bed, and you’ll feel great too. - Give yourself a little treat to look forward to after
Love a coffee? Allow yourself a café latte, or maybe you can’t resist a Danish every now and then… Whatever your pleasure, treat yourself and give yourself a pat on the back for a workout well done. - Be kind to yourself
If you do happen to stay in bed, don’t beat yourself up. There’s always tomorrow morning, and hey, we’re only human. It’s important for your rest and recovery to get enough sleep, so staying in bed isn’t always such a bad thing.
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