1. See Your Doctor: Before you start any exercise program or begin any sport or hobby that involves physical exertion, get a check up. 2. Sleep: Get enough sleep every night. This is especially important if you decide to exercise in the morning. If you aren't getting enough sleep, you might just keep hitting the snooze button in favor of getting up and exercising. 3. Set Goals: What are you trying to achieve out of your exercise program? Just like when you are trying to lose weight, you must .