Recently I've been waking up early in the morning before work to do some cardio. This is incredibly out of character for me. But we often have plans after work, which is when I would typically work out, so I figured I would try this as an alternative. It's been surprisingly awesome! I don't really have to wake up that much earlier, and it gives me a nice energy boost for the day. Let me tell you about my routine.
I wake up around 6 AM 3 to 4 times a week. I'm lucky enough to have a small gym in my apartment building, which makes it a lot easier than trying to get in the car and go to a gym. Pretty much all I do is 3 rounds of:
2 minutes on the treadmill
2 minutes on the bike
1 minute on the stairstepper.
And then, depending on how much time I have, sometimes I add in a quick ab session.
One way I get myself motivated is that I have a book on my Kindle that I only read when I'm working out. It's a pretty good book that I'm super into (Beautiful Creatures, if you're interested, it's a really fun series), so it really makes me want to work out, and sometimes for a little longer than I originally planned, just so I can read more of it!
I also try to get a strength training workout in the evening when I have time. I'm loving waking up early to do some cardio, because I know at least I'll be getting some exercise in a few days a week. I highly recommend it!
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