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Look, not all of us are morning people.
Meiko Arquillos
But if you arentor even if you areone thing that can really help you feel awake is morning workouts.
Well, the answer depends a bit on your personal preference and fitness goals.
After all, its hard not to feel awake when you get a little breathless.
If youre looking for a real challenge, consider adding a dose of plyometric work too.
The intensity of plyo moves can fire up your entire body while also spiking your energy levels.
Another solid option?High-intensity interval training(HIIT) workouts.
The hallmark of HIIT is repeated, extremely hard bouts of work interspersed with periods of recovery.
Pushing yourself to the max is one surefire way to shake off a sleepy feeling.
Of course, you dont have to do plyo or HIIT to get an effective morning workout.
Thats because your mobility is more limited right after you wake up compared to later in the day.
Thus, the risk of injuring yourself is higher when doing heavy lifts first thing in the morning.
Jamison recommends taking about 10 minutes to warm up before a morning workout.
You want to start slow and steady, she says.
(If you need some inspo, check out some of our favorite warm-upshereandhere.)
Ready to kick-start your day with some seriously awesome exercise routines?
Here are 12 workouts that will energize your body and mind.
Who knows, these at-home routines may even replace your morningcup of coffee.
An awesomely intense cardio-conditioning and strength workout thatll surely banish your morning fatigue.
A Quick and Sweaty Bodyweight Cardio Workout
The perfect morning workout will fire up your bodyandyour brain.
This 20-minute bodyweight cardio routine from ourSweat With SELFvideo series ticks both boxes.
It would be a 10 out of 10, De La Rue previously told SELF of the workouts intensity.
Thats because its built entirely onplyometric exercises.
Slot this into your morning routine and youll be starting your day off on a strong, sweaty note.
With that in mind, try this nine-move sequence that Denis created.
Another perk of this workout?
Many of these moves can be easily modified to be gentler on your joints than many traditional HIIT workouts.
When we typically think of HIIT, we think of high-impact plyometric moves, a.k.a.
lots of jumping, Conlon previously told SELF.
This 20-minute total-bodycardio routinewith absolutely no jumpingis a prime example.
The end result is a dynamic routine that manages to incorporate strength training and muscular endurance too.
A 25-Minute Sweaty Resistance-Band Strength Workout
Resistance bandsare a favorite trainer tool for a reason.
As a bonus, this workout pays special attention to the back, shoulders, and arms.
Building muscle in these key areas can help improve posture, asSELF previously reported.
Add this routine to your morning schedule and then stand a little taller for the rest of your day.
A 3-Move Beginner Cardio Workout
An overly complicated workout routine can addrather than subtractstress in the morning.
Keep things simple and effective with this three-move beginner cardio workout.
This workout is a double whammy.
To boot, theres no jumping or running in place, so your joints stay protected while you work.
Now thats what we call a morning workout win.
Consider it a one-two punch for morning energy.
(This is especially true if you favor lower-body heavy cardio like running or cycling).
Adding this upper-body strength component is important, she told SELF previously.
What better way to start your day than reaping those benefits?
