I set an early alarm to allow time to complete my fitness regimen before heading to work in the morning. I pack my bag with everything I need the night before, so I can roll out of bed, grab a water bottle and drive straight to the gym. When I arrive, I’m super tired and sluggish and would give most anything to crawl back into bed. It takes me a little while to get motivated, so I start with a gentle but thorough stretch and then warmup. With my Ipod providing upbeat music, I quickly get motivated and make the most of my sixty minute workout. I head to the treadmills, stationary bikes or ellipticals and put in twenty to thirty minutes of cardio. Since my main focus is on keeping my weight down, I devote the majority of the session to elevating my heart rate, breaking a sweat and getting myself breathless. I then vary between the different weight training machines, targeting specific muscle groups and changing it up day by day. I make sure to include both arms and legs and often spend quite a bit of time on shoulders and thighs. Sometimes, I’ll lift dumbbells or kettlebells, sticking to lower weights and high repetitions. I’m not trying to build bulky muscles but hope to improve muscle tone and definition. I finish with a series of abdominal crunches and a deeper, more concentrated stretch before cooling down. Since the locker room provides showers, I’m able to get cleaned up and dressed for work at the gym. I’ve found that my workout increases my energy and productivity levels throughout the day. I’m in a better mood and do a better job at work.