"I Don't Have Time to Work Out"? Get Up Earlier! #1 Life Hack for Workouts and Self Improvement
Published July 17, 2024 · by Michael Baker · 11m 3s · 1,763 views
This video is part of the Get Up Earlier video library by Michael Baker, an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Certified Running Coach, and IIN Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who works exclusively with adults 40 and older. Michael ran a 3:25 marathon at age 51 using the same 10-pillar training system he teaches clients, and every video on this channel is filmed from his real coaching practice in Orange, Connecticut. New strength, nutrition, and marathon-training videos are published weekly, and they are designed to give the over-40 lifter and runner the practical, no-fluff context that generic YouTube fitness content almost never bothers to include.
Have you ever said, "I don't have time to work out," and just quit working out? With this simple and effective life hack, GET UP EARLIER, you can create time for exercise and personal growth.
In this video, I discuss the importance of getting up earlier, reframing your daily routine, and starting a healthy cycle to avoid nighttime temptations and break bad habits.
I share insights on finding energy and time, understanding weight gain, and the benefits of early morning exercise. With consistent effort and small changes, you can achieve long-term health and fitness benefits.
Key Moments:
00:00:00 - Get Up Earlier
00:00:13 - Maximizing Early Morning Hours
00:00:36 - Quit the Gym
00:01:12 - Starting a Healthy Cycle
00:01:59 - Avoiding Nighttime Temptations
00:02:46 - Shaking the Demons
00:03:38 - Understanding Weight Gain
00:04:24 - Benefits of Early Exercise
00:05:14 - Reframing Your Daily Routine
00:06:24 - Long-Term Changes and Benefits
Michael Baker
e-RYT Yoga Teacher, CHC, 25 Year #WFH Digital Pro
Actively training for the NYC Marathon & "Centenarian Decathlon"
www.GetUpEarlier.com
www.MichaelBakerDigital.com
#Run #Lift #Hike #Yoga #MarathonTraining #StrengthTraining #RunningGoals #NYCMarathon
Topics
run · lift · hike · yoga
Transcript
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Key takeaways for adults 40+
- Why this concept matters more after age 40, when recovery, joint integrity, and hormonal context are different than in your twenties.
- How Michael actually applies it with his own coaching clients (not just theory from a textbook).
- The most common mistake that derails progress on this exact topic, and how to avoid it.
- How it connects to the bigger Get Up Earlier system: strength, running, nutrition, and accountability coaching built specifically for adults 40+.
About this video
"I Don't Have Time to Work Out"? Get Up Earlier! #1 Life Hack for Workouts and Self Improvement was published July 17, 2024 on the Get Up Earlier YouTube channel and ships with a 182-word description full of practical context for adults 40+ who want to train smarter, run longer, and eat cleaner. If you want to go deeper on this topic, check out certified marathon and running coaching, browse the rest of Michael's blog for related articles, or contact Michael directly to talk about 1-on-1 coaching - in person in Orange and Milford, CT, or virtually from anywhere in the country.
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