3 Tips for Morning Gym Goers

Do you prefer to train early in the mornings?

Or are the mornings the time when you have the availability and capacity to workout?

But do you struggle with motivation, organisation and structure to utilise that time to go to the gym?

Below are 3 TOP TIPS that will help you set yourself up for success!

• SAVE TIME

Prepare your clothes and food the night before.

This one is key! 

It will not only save you time but it will create the connection in your mind that you are getting up and training in the morning.

Creating the positive habit of morning exercise is a perfect way to set yourself up for the day ahead

Rather than scrolling through emails or social media, get up, do some exercise and reap the rewards for the rest of the day!

If you will not be returning home after the gym in the morning, also have the rest of your days meals prepared the night before and take those with you so you are completely set for the rest of the day!

• WHAT TO EAT

This one can be a tricky one for some.

Either not feeling hungry in the morning or not wanting to eat a big meal and then go and exercise.

Exercising in a fasted state is an option, but the intensity levels will dictate effectiveness – I wouldn’t advise weight training in a fasted state, though.

If you plan to lift weights, I would advise fuelling your body before, during and after that session to maximise performance and recovery.

And I would stick to protein & carbs, primarily!

You can even have these in liquid form (a protein and powdered carb shake, for example) which will digest more easily and not leave you feeling full to then train.

If it is steady state cardio activity being performed, for example, doing so in a fasted state is fine due to the much lower intensity of the exercise.

Referring back to point 1 above, have the shake ready to go the night before so that you can just grab it and go!

• REST DAYS

So you may be thinking that your rest days are your opportunity to lay in?

I would advise you to get up at the same time as you would if you were going to the gym.

Why?

It maintains your circadian rhythm, which is important for many functions including sleep cycles, hormone release, eating habits and much more!

Use the additional time to do something you enjoy.



Whether that is meditation, stretching, mobility work, reading, cleaning, whatever it is that gets you going!

I hope that helps you set yourself up for success with a solid morning routine!

I’d love for you to implement these tips and let me know how you get on!