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After 20 years of exercise, it's a rare morning that I really feel like getting out of bed at 5:30 for a workout. The truth is, it isn't the desire to exercise that gets me out of bed, but a combination of habit, discipline, and persistence.

Too often, we wait for the motivation to exercise, but often times, the workout itself comes before the motivation to do it. Committing to something more often may come before you feel the motivation, and that's okay.

What to Do Instead

Create your own motivation.