The Morning Routine

Movement in the morning isn't about exercise. It's about waking up the body, signaling to yourself that the day has begun, that you're an active participant in what's about to unfold.

Before Coffee

The temptation is always to reach for the phone, the coffee, the news. But the body has been still for eight hours. It needs attention first.

A simple sequence:

1. Stretch — Even five minutes opens everything up
2. Move — Walk, do some push-ups, whatever feels right
3. Breathe — A few deep breaths, fully expanding the lungs

The Compound Effect

This isn't about becoming a morning person or optimizing for productivity. It's about the compound effect of thousands of mornings where you chose to show up for yourself first.

Small investments. Big returns over time.

What Changes

After a few weeks of consistent morning movement:

• Energy levels stabilize throughout the day
• Sleep quality improves
• The relationship with your body shifts from adversarial to collaborative

The body isn't a machine to be managed. It's a partner to be listened to.