Secrets To Waking Up Early To Work out

Ok, this may sound a bit strange to some people, but waking up early can seriously have a huge influence on your muscle-building efforts. The simple reason is that when you are NOT hitting the snooze button again and again, you have more time in the day to consume high protein meals and snacks throughout the day as well as having more time to work out.

When you’ve had a really big night out on the drink and wake up in the morning your head feels like it’s going to explode! You swear black and blue you will never drink again - we’ve all been there.

But sometimes even when I was not drinking and I got a solid eight hours sleep I still felt like I’ve partied the night away, or at the least I feel very tired. It felt like I was getting punished for nothing! And it wasn't allowing me to consume enough calories to put on mass, even with the help of an appetite stimulant to eat more food.

What can i do to feel more energized? What are the secrets?

Setting The Stage - Wind Down

If you’re not prepared for deep sleep then prepare to wake up feeling like a train has hit you.

We often stay up late to cram more into our day. We mostly tend to view sleep as wasted time and a luxury. This is your first mistake. A habit like this will keep you in the vicious cycle of sleep deprivation and will keep you waking up feeling drowsy and lousy.

So, if sleep is low on your list of priorities then give it the much-needed promotion it really deserves. You need to aim for seven to nine hours sleep per night.

Important TIP

It’s important to be aware that your partner, friends’ and family’s lifestyle habits will have a serious effect on your sleeping patterns.
Make sure you let your partner, friends and family know (or at least your partner) that you are changing your sleep patterns and you will need to go to bed a bit earlier.

Wind Down

Top Tips To Wind Down Before Hitting The Sack:

1. An hour before you go to bed, dim your lamps.
Extinguish strong overhead lights.
2. Switch to quiet activities.
3. Read a book or magazine.

During The Night - Relax

1. Make sure you set the right temperature - make sure your not too hot (a common mistake).
2. Be sure to put a night light in your bathroom.
3. Try thinking about a place and time when you felt completely relaxed
4. Relax your muscles - first flex and then relax - do this 10 times.
5. If you can’t sleep then get up and go to another room - read a magazine, or listen to relaxing music - Return to bed when you feel drowsy.

In The Morning - Shake The Fog

1. Your need to reset your circadian rhythms - for this you need light - make sure your room gets adequate light in the morning.
2. Kick your Body into gear - This is crucial if you are to fell refreshed in the morning - start by moving your legs.
3. Find something to wake up for - This can be either be a long-term project or goal. Maybe few smaller things that you’ll be doing immediately the next day - this help motivate you.

I hope this advise is of some help to you Waking Up Early.