5 Ways to Get Up for Early Workouts

It's dark. Your bed is toasty. The last thing you want to do is get up, get dressed, and get sweaty.

But it's Good For You. So how to achieve it?

A few suggestions...

1. Set your coffee maker to start 10 minutes before wakeup. Let the aroma lure you from bed. Also: caffeine is proven to enhance workout intensity.

2. Tell yourself you can nip back into bed for a moment after your shower. Chances are you won't bother, but the prospect will be attractive.

3. Turn the light on as soon as your alarm goes off. You'll know it's not daylight, but your internal engine will begin to rev up anyway.

4. Promise yourself a later goody. Reading time. Stiff drink. Bubble bath. Whatever it takes.

5. Treat the Lazy Voice as an annoying backseat driver. Who wants to be second-guessed? You're in control. Close the little plexiglass window between you and the voice telling you to sleep in. Throw back the covers. Sit up. Stand up. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other until you're dressed and moving. This one's surprisingly effective.

What's your favorite strategy when you're feeling not-so-motivated?