Your Natural Cup of Morning Joe

In the past few months, my schedule has been booked in the early morning hours with clients seeking to complete their workout session. What is early morning? It’s 5:30, 6:00 or 6:30 every weekday morning. Some of these clients are new and some have been with me for some time, however, the consensus is that this time of the morning works best not only due to family obligations later in the day, but they naturally feel more energized to get through the day.
The advantages of exercise are apparent. It can do everything from decreasing the risk of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity to improving sleep and lessening feelings of depression and anxiety. And yet, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 45 percent of adults fulfill the surgeon general’s physical activity recommendation of 30 minutes of intense aerobic activity three times per week.
Exercise at any time of the day is definitely better than no exercise at all, but there are benefits of a morning fitness regimen. Studies show, as my clients will concur, that morning exercise revs the metabolism and jump-starts energy levels. It actually accelerates your ability to burn calories and gets endorphins flowing so that you are in a great mood, have greater acuity, less anxiety and are able to concentrate better.
In addition, people who exercise in the morning are more likely to keep up with their routine, as there is less of a chance for responsibilities to get in their way as the day gets busier.
If you have interest in getting your natural cup of morning joe, contact me: gail@simply-fitness.net. I am seeking interest for continuing the 6:00am fitness class at Artworks in Trenton on Tuesdays. The class is a combination of strength, cardiovascular intervals and Pilates designed to boost your energy and your spirit!