How many times did you hit the “snooze” button today? Find yourself struggling to get up or into work mode? Eventually, when you are ready to crawl out of bed you can’t seem to remember where you left your phone, hot water has run out, you managed to tie your necktie the wrong way and that smudged mascara is not exactly a trend.
You're probably not in store for a productive day.
Morning struggles are a real thing now, just the prospect of leaving your warm and comfy bed for 7 a.m. kick-start is simply unappealing.
Well good news everyone, latest research shows that a regular morning exercise routine can boost your energy, motivate you and make you more productive, because our willpower is at its highest in the morning. Make your morning routine stress-free and streamlined, escape from the morning's clutches and kick the work day’s ass.
Are you ready to rise and shine? This 7 easy morning exercises can help your boost your productivity.
Cat Camel Stretch
Kneel down on all fours. Start by rounding your back just like a camel so that your head will try to meet your pelvis. This is the camel position. Then lower and lift your head so that your lower back is arched. This is the cat position. Do these movements slowly and smoothly. About 4 or 5 times.
It is great for spinal flexibility and is a good warm up exercise. So, you don`t have do it in the morning only, but as well after an exhausting working day. :)
Jumping Jacks
Stand with feet together. Jump while spreading your arms and legs. Return to first position and keep going! You can start with doing these for 1 minute and then gradually build up to the number you are comfortable with.
Balancing Table Pose
Start with the table pose (hands and knees). Breathe in before starting each movement. As you exhale, raise your left leg parallel to the floor as you raise the right arm, also parallel to the floor. Breathe in as you lower arm and leg. Repeat for the other side. 10 repetitions on each side is a good starting point.
Leg Squats
Stand with your feet a bit further out from your hips. Arms are out in front of you. Then lower yourself as if you wanted to sit down until you reach a 90 degree angle. You can go down further if you want to. Then return to the starting position. Repeat 15 times for 2 sets for beginners.
Push Ups
Start lying down (face down) but with your body held up at arm’s length. Your hands should be in line with your shoulders. Breathe in as you lower your body. That is fairly easy. Now, as you exhale, you have to get back up to the starting position. An easier version to start with is to bend your legs at the knees so you do not have to lift your whole body.
Bicycle Crunches
Lie flat on the floor with the lower back pressed into the ground. Place your hands slightly either side of your head, do not lock your fingers or pull the head up. Lift your knees to a 45 degree angle. At first slowly go through a bicycle pedal motion with the legs. Alternately touching your elbows to the opposite knee twisting back and forth through the core, keep the elbows back rather than forward to the chest as this could strain the neck.
Tuck Jumps
Great way to get your heart pumping and help tone your legs.
Standing with your feet hips width apart, slightly bend your knees then jumping as high as you can, bringing your knees in towards your chest. Land as softly as you can.
Morning exercise is not only a great mood booster, but will help you keep your weight down and make you more productive! Win-win! But before anything eat an energizing breakfast, warm up and stretch.
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