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8 Tips to Motivate You to Work Out When It Gets Darker Earlier

Published September 29, 2016
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8 Tips to Motivate You to Work Out When It Gets Darker Earlier
Published September 29, 2016
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It’s dark when you leave for work in the morning. It’s dark when you come home from work in the evening. Suddenly working out during daylight hours is no longer an option. This is the time of year when it’s easy to skip a workout and sleep in longer, or find a million excuses to not head outside or to the gym before dinner. But you know you’ll feel better once you get going.

These 8 awesome tips from the MyFitnessPal community are sure to motivate you to work out even on the darkest of days.

1. Make it a family activity

2. Prioritize!

3.Think of the bright side, it’s cooler outside

4. Get extra study time before class

5. Take your workout indoors

6. Don’t forget your tunes!

7. Have workout buddies to lean on

8. The dog needs his/her exercise too

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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