Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You?

Does Rowing Count as Strength Training?

alt

Heres What Experts Had to Say

Our editors independently select these products.

Its a lesson ingrained from tennis, where Mondays are the first days of the tournament.

So if you lose on a Monday, youre not feeling too great.

woman sweating in the gym

Thats why, these days, she has two tricks to help her make the most of the day.

It doesnt come easily to her, though.

Its kind of like you have to hit the ground running, you dont get a slow jog.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

Youve gotta get started.

Start on Sunday

Williams first trick actually starts on Sunday.

Does Dancing Count as Cardio?

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

Heres What Experts Say

Glute Bridge vs Hip Thrust: Which Is The Better Booty Booster?

Im a Master TrainerHeres Why You Shouldnt Skip Your Post-Run Stretches.

It helps a lot when you have a goal to work toward.

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

Start the day before.

Start the day before.

Get the tunes going

While Williams prefers to ease into a Monday, thats not always possible.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

But one way she alwayssets the tone is with a song.

Honestly, the best way to start a Mondayor any dayis just with music, Williams says.

(Shes even won two U.S. Open titles in her career.)

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

Her favorite moves include lying hip raises, dead bugs, and alternating leg raises with a resistance band.

Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.