Sunday nights can be stressful, but it is also the ideal time for setting yourself up for success for the week ahead. You can make the week ahead healthier and easier if you take a little time on Sunday to plan a healthy week.

1. Plan your workouts

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At work, you probably plan your meetings in advance and know which tasks are non-negotiable. Prioritize your healthy goals by planning your workouts in advance and treating it as a non-negotiable meeting with yourself. On Sunday nights, look at your week ahead and pencil in a meeting with yourself at FitClub. Be realistic with your schedule and find a time that you can devote to your workout where you will be uninterrupted with other daily events. The FitClub schedule has a variety of classes at each location throughout the day and evening that will fit into anyone’s schedule.

2. Prepare your must-have FitClub gear
Nothing derails a morning workout faster than not being able to find clean workout gear. After you’ve planned your week’s workouts, lay out everything you’ll need to get that workout done. Make sure your workout gear is out of the laundry and lay it out the night before or pack it in a bag if you’re going straight from work. When you prepare your workout gear the night before, you can more easily remember all the smaller essentials you need for a great workout.

3. Plan your meals and prepare your snacks
Planning your workouts in advance is only half the battle. Don’t undo a good workout with fast food before bed because you failed to plan healthy meals. On Sunday evenings, take an inventory of what you have in the house and plan ahead for the busy weeknight dinners. A lot of healthy dinners can be prepared in advance while you’re catching up on Sunday night TV.

4. Set your goals
Each week brings a new opportunity for a fresh start. You don’t have to wait for New Years to set resolutions. On Sunday nights, reflect on your fitness goals and adjust as necessary. If you’ve been overdoing it on holiday treats, this is a good time to reflect on what went wrong, and right, and make a plan to start fresh. If you’re fitness routine has been feeling a little stale, this is a good opportunity to plan to try something new at FitClub for the week.

5. Get plenty of sleep
Whether your weekend has been relaxing or busy, head to bed early on Sunday and try to get a solid night’s sleep. The only good way to start a Monday is well-rested and energized, knowing that you have a plan for a healthy week already prepared!

What tips and tricks do you have for Sundays to start a healthy week?