Chapter 1: Journey to an Early Morning Routine

Over the course of a month, I dedicated myself to forming a new morning habit. For thirty-one consecutive days, I engaged in a series of actions that enabled me to rise early, exercise, and kickstart my day on a positive note!

In the coming days, I will delve deeper into my outcomes and share valuable insights that might assist others on a similar path. However, today I want to wrap up this series by outlining my routine, particularly focusing on today's activities.

I must admit, I got off to a slow start this morning. Yesterday was a significant day for our client, and after the celebration with colleagues, I stayed up later than usual. As a result, when my alarm rang, I succumbed to the temptation of the snooze button—not once, but twice. It’s tough to own up to this, but it’s the reality.

Eventually, I managed to rise at 5:30 AM and proceeded through my morning rituals. I silenced the alarm, feeling the urge to snooze it again, but summoned the willpower to carry on. I sat up, switched on the lights, slipped into my slides, and made my way to the kitchen. I opened the fridge, grabbed some cold water, and poured it into a 16 oz glass, adding a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. I checked the electric kettle, made sure it was filled, and turned it on. I then prepared a coffee filter in the pour-over cone, which I'll illustrate with a picture…

I added a tablespoon each of decaf and regular coffee because I needed a boost today, even though I had been good at avoiding caffeine throughout the month. After finishing my cold water, I headed to the restroom to wash my face, splashing water gently into my eyes. I dried off and returned to the kitchen, where the kettle had boiled. As I poured the hot water over the coffee grounds, the delightful aroma filled the air. Mmmmm, it was heavenly!

Next, I changed into my workout clothes and completed a set of sit-ups. Afterward, I returned for my coffee, which somehow tasted even better today—perhaps I simply valued it more.

I grabbed my keys, phone, and ID and stepped out the door. Typically, the gym is shrouded in darkness when I arrive, but today, I reached the gym at around 5:57 AM, just in time to witness a beautiful sunrise.

Today's workout was relatively easy. I began with elastic band exercises for rehabilitation, followed by shoulder rehab. Then, I hopped on the elliptical for a solid 30 minutes before switching to weights, targeting my chest and shoulders. Between each set, I fit in one or two rounds of sit-ups. I plan to return to the gym at lunchtime for a more intense weight session.

After my workout, I walked home and made sure to hydrate by drinking another large glass of water. I took the time to shave, shower, and get dressed for work. Now, as I write this, it’s almost time to head out.

Wishing you a fantastic day or night, depending on when you read this! I hope you found this series on my Early Morning Workout Routine engaging. Please feel free to share your thoughts with me!

Chapter 2: Engaging in Dynamic Workouts

To kickstart your fitness journey, consider following along with these workout videos designed to motivate and challenge you.

The first video, One Month Plan | Intense Follow Along Workout | Day 1, offers a structured start to your fitness regimen, guiding you through a rigorous workout that sets the tone for the month ahead.

In addition, the 30 Day Workout Challenge - 'I AM IN CONTROL' - Day 1 provides a real-time, no-equipment workout, empowering you to take charge of your fitness journey right from the comfort of your own space.

With these resources and my insights, you can embark on your own path to establishing a transformative morning workout routine!