1. First up, get yourself a good alarm clock with a pleasurable wake-up call. If your alarm ring is unpleasant, you might be awakened in a crabby and uninspired mood looking for a reason not to get up. Test-drive clocks in the store and look for a sound that suits you, most mobile phones have good alarms systems now. For me I don’t care about a nice sound I choose an alarm clock with the most annoying sound and set it out of arms way so I need to get up and turn it off before my partner Adele is awakened and gives me one of her special back hands, now that's a wake-up and half. (Joking)

2. Have your training gear and clothes ready before you go to bed each night. Include a variety of items in case the weather changes overnight to avoid wasting time and look for excuses not to go.

3. Preparing for early morning training - Get used with wakening up at the same time every day when not training (disarm the snooze button on your alarm). Even if you choose to sit on the couch and read the newspaper or watch the news on TV even check-out the latest on ProKick.com on your PC instead of exercise, at least you are teaching your body to rise and be half conscious at this hour.

4. No dilly-dally in the morning. The more you are standing around in a dark, cozy house, the less likely you are to leave it. Wake up, get dressed, and get out the door.

5. Experiment with your pre-workout food. Figure out how little you can eat and still fit in a solid workout. Can you run 3-5 miles on an empty stomach? Can you ONLY run on an empty stomach? Some quick-and-easy foods that are usually gentle on a pre-workout stomach: banana, cereal bar, toast or yogurt. If you are doing an especially tough workout (Billy’s Boot Camp) then that requires ample fuel, give yourself enough time for your food to digest before exercising. Some people don’t eat anything before early morning train, I peronsonally, don’t take anything now, however when I was 30 years younger I could never start without my banana, cereal , or toast. This is trial on error, to see what works best for you.

6. Training with a partner I always found this hard as I have burnt out so many as they had not the same goals as myself. If you can find a friend or group to keep you accountable and motivated that’s if you are not self motivated and need company. If you are meeting outside for a walk, run or bike ride, establish conditions of weather- simple guidelines. (For example, if the weather drops below X degrees or it’s thundering outside, hit the gym or exercise at home.)

7. Explore different activities and alternate the exercise, then alternate your workouts to keep things fresh, but consistent.

8. Create an exercise plan or fitness goal so that you know what you’re working toward. Once you start seeing results, you will be more motivated to keep that alarm set on EARLY.

9. Try and have as much sleep as your body needs, your body will dictate the terms.

10. Simple, just enjoy your new found fitness and have a great day.