Workout Motivation: Beat Silly Exercise Excuses

Are Your Exercise Excuses Laughable?

Oh, the things we’ll say to avoid going to the gym. Add a shot of motivation to your workout routine with this excuse-busting advice
By Emily G. W. Chau fitbie
 

Excuse #3: I Can’t Wake Up Early Enough

You must be joking: Hitting snooze two, three, four more times sounds tempting, but you’re better off bolting out of bed at the first ring, since there are tons of benefits to morning exercise. Research shows that regular morning exercise might actually help you sleep better, and that early birds workout harder. Plus, those who work out as the sun rises are more likely to stick to it than those who hit the gym later in the day. To boost the likelihood of making your morning session, pick out your gym outfit the night before. “I like putting my workout clothes right next to my bed,” says Adair. “If you get up and put on a robe instead, you’re done.”

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