For some people, the very thought of exercising in the morning feels exhausting. Often, late nights, early mornings, and lack of proper sleep make it hard to have enough energy during the day.

But with the new season, it’s the perfect time to make a change. Disconnect from your phone by 10 p.m., push yourself to be in bed by 11 p.m., and set your alarm an hour earlier than usual. This morning workout is short, simple, and just enough to get your blood flowing and your energy levels up.

The Routine

1. 10 breaths – Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth.
2. 10 cat stretches – From a seated squat position.
3. Side-to-side bends – From the same squat position, lean dynamically to each side for 20 seconds.
4. Torso twists and bends – Place the opposite hand on the knee, twist your torso, and then bend forward in the same way for 20 seconds.
5. Shoulder blade stretch – From a squat position, cross your arms in front of you with elbows vertical, then push upward until you feel a stretch between the shoulder blades.
6. Child’s pose variation – Sit back on your knees, lower your torso toward the floor, and, keeping your core steady, extend each arm across to the opposite side for 30 seconds.