Where in your routine do you put exercise? If I put it too early, I’m less likely to get out of bed, and if I put it too late, I bail on the routine and excuse myself by saying I ran out of time.

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Elyssa U.

As soon as I finish getting ready, I start a small exercise, then come down to eat something. I also take the tim ego exercise later in the day, while watching TV.

Regina O.

I know I don’t like waking up, I enjoy my sleep, so I do a quick short HIIT workout to get the blood flowing to my brain before my morning shower.

Be Ta N.

Hi! I would start small. Very small. In the beginning, I would not commit to a whole exercise regime, just a very light morning exercise—10 squats, for example, would do the trick. You can set “Exercise” in your morning routine, directly before “Drinking a glass of water”, and get the 10 squats over with directly in front of your bed. Thus, you could not only proudly check off your daily dose of exercise, but you could also get your blood pumping, your heart-rate up for the day. Later on, after a week or two, you could add another “Exercise” habit—this time, to your afternoon routine. I am not an expert on this, just experimenting, but I have tried and would strongly recommend doing the 7-minute body-weight exercise program in the Fabulous app. (You can choose this when you launch the Fabulous moment of that particular habit.) Beware, although it takes only 7-9 minutes to complete, it might feel brutal at first. It is, however, pretty effective. I hope this helps. Let’s do our best together! 🙂

David N.

I treat myself to get out of bed, I say “okay if you get out of bed, you can have your morning macchiato sooner” maybe a croissant or whatever I’m feeling for. Once I’m up, i do the bare minimum between bed and my car, drive to the gym and force myself. After, and only after I’ve gone to the gym can I treat myself go back home and start my day with my shower, etc. I have to make time in the morning, because the rest of the day is not in my control, too much going on; my mornings are my time, my space

Ted N.

I usually exercise after eating a light breakfast. The time for doing all this stuff came from getting up a half hour earlier (& going to bed earlier too). I usually exercise with others so I find it relatively difficult not to do so.

Bri U.

I prefer to excercise whenever I find the time. If I had to choose a time it would be in the afternoon because i can give myself a boost of energy when i need it most.

Krzesimir B.

I get up about 20-30 min earlier than I usually would and workout. I recommend trying to get up 5-10 min earlier every week until you reach your desired wake up time.

Leana E.

As soon as I get out of bed I drink my water then I do meditation and I do my exercise right away so it all gets done before I start getting ready for the day. I eat my breakfast at work so that is last on the list. I hope that helps.

Laurie Q.

I tend to put it in the afternoon, my work sometimes gets out early and taking the time on myself truly makes me feel good. I’d rather spend it at the gym than doing most other stuff. The only pitfall is sometimes I come home from work so exhausted I end up napping instead

Annika N.

After I eat breakfast or as I’m prepping it. I do something relatively easy most of the mornings as well , it’s easier to get the energy every day knowing I’m not straining myself

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