If you’re a natural morning person (or are trying to become one) then getting a sweat session in first thing can help set you up for success for the rest of the day. 

Research shows that healthier actions have an added benefit of motivating you to make more of them. They piggy-back off of each other. Physical activity first thing not only checks off an item on your to-do list, it gives you a dose of motivation and primes your brain to make other healthier choices for the rest of the day.