Boost Your Energy: Shed the Morning Grogginess with Simple Exercises

For many of us, mornings can feel like the most rushed times of our day. But dedicating just a few minutes—even as little as five—for morning workouts can have a big impact on your overall physical and mental health. Regular exercise has been linked to a lowered risk of physical and mental health issues, such as heart disease, stroke, and depression. In addition, a well-rounded morning workout will help ease your transition into the day and amp up your energy levels, allowing you to be more productive and in a better mood.

With just five basic morning workouts, you can get your day off to a healthy and invigorating start. The key to it all is to make it light, more about stretching and limbering up than about breaking out any heavy lifting.

The first workout is to stand up straight, feet hip-width apart. Reach your hands up and over your head, stretching as high as you can. Shrug your shoulders up to your ears and then let them drop down. Take a few deep breaths before releasing the stretch.

The second workout is to stand up and take one large step forward with your right leg. Bend down and reach toward the floor to stretch your left quads. Reach your hands up and above your head to further engage the muscles in your back, shoulders, and neck. Hold for a few breaths before releasing the stretch. Now, switch to the left leg and repeat.

The third workout is to lie on your stomach and press yourself up using your arms. Make sure your hands placed right underneath your shoulders. Push up and continue to transition into a cobra pose, arching your upper back and pressing your hips into the mat. Hold the pose and take a few calming breaths. Begin to move down as you come back to the floor and rest.

The fourth workout is a simple but effective abdominal crunch. Lie on your back and place your feet flat on the floor while lifting your toes. Cross your arms over your chest and begin to curl your head and shoulders off the floor in a controlled motion. Aim to lift your upper body until it forms a V-shape for a moment before lowering it back down. Repeat 8-10 times.

The fifth and final workout is to get into a low lunge position. Place your left foot forward, with your hands either on either side of your knee. Scoop your navel toward your spine and reach your right arm up, looking towards it and breathing in and out. If you want to go deeper, rock your pelvis forward and back and then open your chest by placing your left hand onto the floor and extending your right arm up and over.

These five basic morning workouts are ideal for busy people with hectic lives. They`ll help to reset your mind, body, and spirit and get you ready to take on the day. Plus, they can all be done in just a few minutes