What Should Be in a Morning Routine?

(And Why It Should Include a Little Bit of Everything)

Your morning routine should include about 3–5 exercises – and at most, up to 10. If you’re just starting out, it’s best to keep it simple.

The exercises should follow a gentle order:

• breathing exercises

• posture activation

• general movements for different muscle groups – arms, shoulders, back, core, legs

• stretching and flexibility work

• (optional) a little strength work

  
  

Stretching and strength exercises should come after breathing, posture, and full-body movements.

Think of your morning routine like a small, balanced breakfast plate – a little fresh air, a little movement, a little peace. All together: light, helpful, and joyful.

Morning routine is not about proving how strong you are. It’s about helping yourself feel good in your body.

The Ideal Routine Has Five Parts:

1. Breathing Exercises -The morning begins with the breath.Slow, mindful inhales and exhales help your body shift from sleep mode into alertness.They calm the nervous system, improve focus, and make you feel safe inside your body.

2. Posture Exercises - So your back stands tall, your shoulders open, and your eyes look ahead with confidence.These movements help you rediscover your upright self after a night of lying down – like telling the day: “I’m here.”

3. General Full-Body Exercises - Your arms, legs, back, belly – time to wake everything up!Each movement is like a kind “hello” to your muscles. Nothing extreme – just a way to say, “I’m taking care of you today.”

4. Flexibility and Stretching - A little reaching, a little bending – like opening the windows to let sunlight in.This reduces stiffness, increases mobility, and gives you that happy little feeling of: “Oh wow, I can still move!”

5. Gentle Strength Exercises (Optional) - Just a touch of strength. A few squats, a light balance pose, or a simple hold that wakes up your core.Make it morning-appropriate – no pain, no dizziness, no drama.