

Become a Morning Workout Person
284 snips Jun 21, 2023
Anthony Arvanitakis, a bodyweight training coach and author of "The 7 A.M. Workout Edge," shares his insights on transforming your mornings through fitness. He discusses the surprising benefits of early workouts for both mind and body, and offers his 'Brain Start-Up Routine' to beat morning inertia. Listeners can learn how to easily structure a 30-minute at-home workout, combining bodyweight training with cardio in a practice he calls 'cardiosthenics.' Arvanitakis also shares nutrition tips to enhance morning energy and performance.
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Anthony's Journey to Bodyweight Training
- Anthony Arvanitakis's journey to becoming a bodyweight training coach began with a car accident that led to an amputation.
- This prompted him to start training at home using calisthenics, which he found highly effective, leading him to change careers.
Amplified Mental Benefits of Morning Workouts
- While afternoon workouts might be physiologically optimal, morning workouts offer amplified mental benefits throughout the day.
- Anthony found that the post-workout boost in mood, focus, and creativity lasts longer when you train in the morning.
Prioritize Morning Workouts
- Prioritize morning workouts to ensure they happen, as afternoon schedules can get easily disrupted.
- This helps avoid workout resentment and creates more time for other activities.