I used to be that kind of person… Well, I sometimes am still the kind of person who sets five alarms in order to make sure I get out of bed and get my day started … There are some mornings, if my schedule permits it will lay in bed and stay cozied up in the sheet. But on days where I need to be productive and I wake feeling groggy, I know the best thing for me to do is workout but lets be honest it feels like an impossible task. So I created this mini morning routine to get my day started and my body moving!
At first, it sounded ridiculous. How could five minutes make a difference? Well it can, and sometimes when we wake up feeling groggy the last thing on our minds is to get is a nice strong workout in but trust me the key to getting your day started is some nice movement in… why you might ask ? Well, Waking up groggy and sluggish isn’t just about lack of sleep—it’s often because your body is still in “rest mode.” Getting your blood flowing first thing in the morning jumpstarts your circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and brain. This helps shake off stiffness, improve focus, and boost energy levels naturally—before you even reach for coffee. A quick burst of movement signals to your body that it’s time to wake up, raising your heart rate and stimulating endorphins, which can improve your mood and motivation for the rest of the day.
Plus, morning movement helps regulate your cortisol levels (the hormone that keeps you alert), making it easier to stay energized without mid-morning crashes. Whether it’s a few minutes of stretching, jumping, or deep breathing, getting active early tells your body that today is go-time. And the best part? Like I said before, you don’t need a long workout—just a few minutes of intentional movement can set a positive tone for everything that follows.
Now, I swear by these fast, fun, and energizing moves to start the day right. Try them out—you might just become a morning person (or at least, someone who only needs one alarm).
5 Fun & Dynamic Morning Moves to kick start your morning
1. Rocket Jumps Squats 🚀👍
How to do it: Squat down slightly, swing your arms back, then explode up into a jump, reaching for the sky . Land softly and repeat. Practice for 1 minute.
Why it works: This wakes up your whole body and fires up your legs in seconds.
2. Bear Crawls 🐻
How to do it: Get on all fours, keeping your knees slightly off the ground. Crawl forward and back, engaging your core and shoulders. Practice for one minute.
Why it works: It shakes off morning stiffness and gets your blood pumping without jumping around.
3. Spinal Twist ( standing or seated) ☕️
How to do it: Stand with your feet hip-width apart, twist your torso from side to side, letting your arms swing naturally. You can also grab onto your shoulders. Gradually increase speed.Practice for one minute.
Why it works: It loosens up your spine and wakes up your obliques—like a full-body stretch with a boost.
4. Some good Old Lunges ⚡️
How to do it: Step one foot forward into a lunge, then quickly switch legs mid-air. If jumping isn’t your thing in the morning, do fast alternating lunges.Practice for one minute.
Why it works: It’s a power move that activates your legs and gets your heart rate up fast.
5. High Knee Marches 🚶♂️
How to do it: Stand tall and march in place, bringing your knees up to hip level and swinging your arms. Keep a steady rhythm. Practice for one minute.
Why it works: It warms up your lower body and gets your heart pumping without jumping
End with a big stretch and a deep breath in a seated butterfly pose. Then, watch how much more alert you feel compared to rolling out of bed half-conscious. Try this routine for a week, it’s nothing revolutionary but I promise—you’ll never look at mornings the same way again! Try just about anything to get yourself moving. Set off your alarm play your favorite playlist and get your body moving!!