Morning Workout Hacks to Get You Moving

Cooling Down to Warm Up

Ryan Wilke, co-founder of a fitness studio, takes a bike ride to the gym, even in the winter. The cold air and wind in his face are all he needs to wake him up – no coffee required!

Setting Yourself Up for Success

Holly Rilinger, a master trainer, sets two alarms. The first gives her 15 more minutes of sleep, while the second kicks off her morning routine: meditation, a nutritious drink, loud music, and a bright outfit.

Packing It Up

Sandee Shin, a CrossFit athlete, checks her morning workout schedule and packs her bag accordingly. She’s in bed by 10:30 p.m. to ensure a smooth morning routine.

Flipping the Switch

Jessi Kneeland, a personal trainer, uses blinding light and upbeat tunes to get herself moving. She grabs her first cup of coffee and heads out the door.

Breakfast on the Go

Sarah Pope, a personal trainer, pre-orders her favorite smoothie to be delivered early in the morning. This motivates her to get up and moving.

Keeping It Away

Brian Gallagher, co-founder of a fitness studio, keeps his alarm clock across the room, forcing him to get out of bed to shut it off.

Getting Your Groove On

Bree Branker, a trainer, preps her playlist and wears her favorite workout outfit to get herself pumped up.

Red Alert

Jay Cardiello, a celebrity trainer, wears red workout clothes to increase energy and excitement. He also pops in a peppermint breath mint for an extra boost.

Reader Hacks

• Locke Hughes: splashes his face with cold water to wake himself up.
• Maria Hart: packs an extra bag with essentials like deodorant and wipes.
• Jeff Cattel: schedules brunch with friends to motivate himself.
• Tara Goodrum: makes healthy energy bites to fuel her workout.
• Mary Muller: runs with her four dogs to get moving.
• Mandy Thudium: warms up her room and has a gym buddy to keep her accountable.
• Rachel Lockwood McDonald: finds a workout group to stay motivated.
• Kerstin Dorbert: shovels snow and gets firewood inside as part of her morning routine.
• Christine DiGangi: sleeps in her workout clothes and packs her bag the night before.
• Lauren Furmanski: uses a wake-up light to simulate a sunrise.