With everything going on in your crazy schedule, do you struggle to find time to get fit? Your day is likely full of work, family time, meals, and other obligations. With hardly a second to sit down and breathe, how in the world will you ever be able to achieve your fitness dreams?
Fortunately, with a few life hacks, you can start getting fit before you even get to work! You don’t need to be a personal trainer, marathon runner, or bodybuilder to start getting fit – you don’t even need a gym membership. All you need are a few simple changes to your morning routine. Once those tweaks become habits, you’ll be on a clear path to a fit new you.
1. Ride Your Bike to Work
You can get a good morning workout simply by riding your bike to work. Not only will this help burn some additional calories, but riding your bike to work will save money and make parking easy too. This change to your morning commute will help jumpstart your fit day. Enjoying a leisure ride to work, enjoying the breeze and fresh air, will help you get mentally fit as well. Riding your bike can also relieve stress caused by traffic.
2. Enjoy a Nutritious Breakfast
You get out what you put in. If you start your day eating a big, nutrient-dense breakfast, you’ll have energy to keep you going through the morning. Find wholesome foods you love and start including them in your breakfast: turkey bacon, whole-grain toast, oatmeal, fruits, low-sugar yogurts, etc.
If you opt for sugar-filled cereals and pastries, you’ll feel the crash before you even reach lunch time. Give yourself the physical and mental boost you need to start the day off right. When you start the day eating healthy, you’re more likely to continue eating healthy the rest of the day.
3. Workout in the Morning
The longer the day drags on, the more tired you’ll become. By the end of the day, it’s difficult to still have motivation or energy to exercise. Do yourself a favor and get your workout out of the way as soon as you wake up. Go for an early run, lifting workout, yoga session, or whatever exercise you enjoy. You’ll start the day energized and determined, and that momentum will carry you through the whole day.
4. Plan Your Meals
Determine what you’re going to eat before you step out the door. You don’t need to pack a lunch every day, but you should know what you’ll be eating for at least the next eight hours. Don’t just wing it! Failure to have a meal plan can lead to excessive snacking and unhealthy alternatives. If you know what you’re going to eat, you’re more likely to stick to a healthy meal plan and eat nutritious foods to support your fitness goals.
5. Take the Stairs
The stairs might take a few extra minutes, but you’ll be extra happy with the results. Taking the stairs will help you get practically fit. You’ll see your endurance and health improve day by day as you begin climbing each floor with more energy. In no time, you’ll be reaching your destination without being out of breath. You’ve now gained a new level of fitness inside your own work building!
6. Pack Snacks
Think about it. You always get hungry before lunch, and how many times does that lead you to the vending machine? Packing healthy snacks will help you avoid sugary pitfalls and save money at the same time. You’ll feel better after enjoying a healthy snack, and this will help you stick to your fitness resolutions. You don’t need to go crazy either – an apple, a handful of nuts, or a bag of carrots will suffice.
Fitness transformations don’t require huge changes – all you need is minor tweaks! Not only will these changes directly improve your healthy, but they’ll also indirectly influence the rest of your health decisions for the better! Get started with these life hacks right away and watch your health begin to improve.
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