Rise and Shine: 3 Exercises for Your Morning Workout Routine
Start your day off right with three simple morning exercises you can do before even getting out of bed! Whether you’re aiming to loosen up stiff muscles or kickstart your circulation, adding these movements to your morning workout routine will energize your body and set a positive tone for the day ahead.
Why Morning Exercises Matter
Engaging in morning exercises can have a profound impact on your overall well-being. Not only do they help to wake up your muscles and joints, but they also boost your metabolism and improve your mood.
Incorporating a few minutes of exercise into your morning routine can set a positive tone for the rest of the day, helping you to feel more alert and focused.
#1 Lower Trunk Rotations:
- Lie on your back with your knees bent.
- Slowly and gently roll your knees to one side.
- Be sure to keep your shoulders flat as your knees roll.
- Bring your knees back to the starting position, and then roll to the opposite side.
Repeat as needed.
Lower trunk rotations are excellent for improving flexibility in your lower back and hips. They also help to alleviate any stiffness that may have developed overnight. This gentle movement prepares your body for the day’s activities, ensuring that you move with ease and comfort.
#2 Single Knee-to-Chest:
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat.
- Lift one knee toward your chest, holding below the knee with both hands.
- Pull the knee closer to your chest while relaxing your legs and lower back.
- Hold for 30 seconds, then switch legs and repeat.
#3 The Bridge:
- Lie on your back with both knees bent.
- Engage your abdominal muscles, and then slowly lift your buttocks off the bed.
- Be sure to keep your pelvis level as you lift – no tipping.
- Hold the bridge position for two seconds, and then slowly lower yourself down.
Additional Tips for a Vibrant Morning Routine
In addition to these exercises, consider incorporating the following tips into your morning routine to enhance your overall well-being:
- Hydrate: Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up to rehydrate your body and kickstart your metabolism.
- Healthy Breakfast: Fuel your body with a nutritious breakfast to provide the energy you need for the day ahead.
- Mindfulness: Spend a few minutes practicing mindfulness or meditation to set a positive and focused mindset for the day.
- Plan Your Day: Take a few moments to review your schedule and set your intentions for the day. This can help you stay organized and productive.
By incorporating these three exercises into your morning routine, you can kickstart your day with renewed energy and vitality. Whether you’re aiming to improve flexibility, relieve tension, or enhance overall well-being, these movements are designed to help you feel your best from the moment you wake up.
Remember, these exercises are meant to enhance your mornings, but if you experience any discomfort or difficulty, our Panetta Physical Therapy team is here to help. Feel free to reach out and schedule an evaluation.
In addition to these exercises, Panetta Physical Therapy hosts free, regular physical therapy workshops in Long Island. These workshops are designed to help you learn more about maintaining physical health and preventing injuries. Learn more and sign up for our workshops here.
Here’s to a vibrant and active day ahead!
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D Cav2023-10-16I cannot praise Panetta Physical Therapy enough! The staff is absolutely amazing. I've battled back pain for my entire life, and I honestly never believed I could find relief. However, thanks to Steve and the team, my life has taken a remarkable turn for the better. I am sincerely grateful for everything they've done for me and for the comprehensive care they provided. They didn't just address my specific problem; they took a holistic approach to my health. Today, I feel a million times better, and I owe it all to their expertise and dedication. If you're in need of physical therapy, don't hesitate to visit Panetta – you won't regret it!
Daniel Py2023-10-14This is a great place to go for physical therapy, very knowledgeable staff, and a nice large area to accommodate everyone who comes in. They do a good job having enough people for everyone who's doing therapy so you don't feel like you're being ignored. My only real complaint would be against whomever owns the business, in that there's fairly high turnover because they don't seem to pay their staff enough. This is sad to me, considering how skilled the therapists are, and how well they've treated me. I hope they see this and decide to improve things for all the great people who work there, before no one wants to anymore.
Robert Kohr2023-10-06I came to Panetta unable to rsise my left arm. After working with Jen, she managed to loosen it up, restore function, and allow me to do pushups once again. Thanks for your hard work and making me feel better!
Gloria Portela2023-09-28Philip Balcer is a great physical therapist. As my first time in therapy, he was excellent and I felt well taken care of. The entire staff was very friendly and I would absolutely go back again.
Cory Rabiea2023-08-29Highly recommended. Referred to Panetta PT through an acquaintance. Had a nagging hip/glute pain that would not let up for weeks and eventually decided to go to Panetta at their Glen Cove location. Steve was able to identify the underlying causes of my injury (hip tilt/unevenness causing tendonitis) and worked with me to correct my behavior and then rehab the injury. Three months later, and I am fully rehabbed and ready to resume my normal workout routine. Steve and Josh both were so instrumental in helping me develop new routines to get me on the mend, and I couldn't be more grateful for both of them.
Kaire Vung2023-08-04Jennifer at Panetta Physical Therapy is absolutely an amazing physical therapist. Jennifer (and her team) took great care of me - she was so attentive to my injury and concerns, took the time to explain the treatments and provided me with home exercise and tool to help me make progress. I would not have recovered from my ankle surgery so quickly without Jennifer - THANK YOU! Last but not least, the facility is great and all the staff are super friendly and kind.
Spyro Markoulis2023-07-26When I had my hip surgery I didn’t think I’d be anywhere near the level I was playing at. But thanks to the dedication to Phil, rich and all the crew, they really helped me get back to where I needed to be in order to continue my collegiate career. Still a long road to go but Philip and crew put their full effort into making you recover 100% with no setbacks and if it wasn’t for him I probably wouldn’t even be walking yet.
leila brooks2023-06-30I was very impressed with your facility and caring staff. Dr. Phil is a proficient therapist. His patience and expertise are beyond compare. I am now pain free and able to get on with my life The interns Ari ,Carlos. Eddie and Constantine are very helpful and instructive. The front desk, Kimberly and Linda are always personable and informative I definitely will recommend Pannetta Physical Therapy.
