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The Morning Routine That Actually Works
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The Morning Routine That Actually Works
Most people think a “fitness morning routine” needs to be aesthetic, perfect, or straight out of a YouTube vlog.
Not true.
A great morning routine needs one job:
👉 Put your mind and body in a state where you’re more likely to win the day.
Here’s the routine I recommend to clients — and why it works:
🔥 The 6-Minute Routine
(Yes… six minutes. Because consistency beats fantasy.)
1. 1 minute of deep breathing
Resets your nervous system → reduces cortisol.
2. 1 minute of light stretching
Chest, hips, upper back. Undo the stiffness from sleep.
3. 30 seconds of cold water on your face
Instant alertness + mental clarity.
4. Hydrate + electrolytes
Most people start their day dehydrated and wonder why they feel foggy.
5. 1 minute of intention setting:
Ask yourself:
What’s one thing I need to win today?
What’s one thing I need to avoid today?
6. 1 minute of movement
Jumping jacks, bodyweight squats, pushups — anything.
Wake the body → wake the mind.
⭐ The whole thing takes less time than checking TikTok.
Do this every morning and your discipline skyrockets.
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Tips & Tricks
Tip #1: Don’t Train Fasted if Your Performance Drops
Some people thrive fasted.
Most don’t.
If your strength feels off, try 20g of carbs pre-workout:
A banana
Rice cake + honey
Half a granola bar
Tiny snack → big difference in performance.
🔹 Tip #2: Stop Chasing Soreness
Soreness ≠ growth.
Progress comes from:
Better form
Higher strength
More control
Closer to failure
Not from trying to destroy yourself every session.
🔹 Tip #3: Increase Volume Before Switching Exercises
If an exercise “stops working,” don’t ditch it — progress it.
Try one of these:
+1 set
+2 reps
+5 lbs
+1 second tempo
Small changes → big results.
🔹 Tip #4: Your Last 2 Reps Matter Most
If your last reps look as fresh as your first reps…
You didn’t push hard enough.
🔹 Tip #5: Make Your Environment Work for You
Set up your space so success becomes the default:
Water bottle visible
Gym clothes prepped
Protein in plain sight
Junk food out of reach
Discipline is easier when your environment supports it.
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