Why Working Out Every Monday Could Literally Change Your Whole Week
Work out at the start of the week and you’re more likely to sweat the other days too, says WH advisor and functional-strength coach Ben Bruno. Find it hard to drum up the drive? These pro tips will get you moving.
Go Hard
Do your toughest workout today. You’re more rested, and if you push the most demanding sweat session to later, you’re likelier to skip it.
Look Inward
Set a personal goal (e.g., to ace a headstand). The “I’m doing this for me” energy is called intrinsic motivation, and it’s more powerful than struggling through squats because your trainer is telling you to, says Danielle Wadsworth, PhD, an associate professor of kinesiology at Auburn University.
Add a Plus-One
Go to a class with a friend or Insta your #RunView! Sharing your workout can help keep you accountable to all of your pals, says Bruno.
Order a Latte
Caffeine boosts performance by facilitating the release of an energy source called free fatty acids, explains WH advisor and exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy T. Sims, PhD. For a jolt, sip eight ounces 30 minutes pre–a.m. workout. Night exerciser? Try less-caffeinated green tea.
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