Productivity Tip:

Optimize Your Workouts With AI

So you want to get fit? Following a generic exercise plan isn’t always effective (research shows personalized plans work better!). However, designing your own workouts takes time and effort.

If hiring a personal trainer isn’t an option, technology could be your ticket to better health. Tools like WHOOP and Polar Flow analyze your activity levels, sleep patterns, and heart rate to suggest workouts tailored specifically for you. 

AI can also adjust your routines based on progress, preventing plateaus and keeping you motivated. Plus, some apps offer guided workouts and track your form to reduce the risk of injury—like Tempo, which uses 3D sensors and AI to provide real-time feedback on your movements. 

Have you tried optimizing your workouts with AI? Why not give it a shot?

Routine Breakdown

Ian Koniak, Sales Coach, Trainer & Speaker 

An Imperfect Morning Routine That Works

“For a while, I tried to have a ‘perfect’ morning routine,” says Ian Koniak. “The problem was, I almost never completed everything that I wanted to. And because of that, I felt guilty or unsettled going into the workday.” 

Instead of trying to cram too much in, he now focuses on a few critical things.

The Routine:

• Gets 7-8 hours of sleep per night. “If I go to bed late, I will wake up later and forgo some parts of my morning routine, as opposed to waking up early and feeling tired all day.”
• Exercises. “This one is non-negotiable. I typically exercise 5 days/week before work. Some days I exercise longer than others, but I’d much rather get a 20-minute run in than do nothing at all.”
• Gets an energy boost. “I have a coffee and a morning energy shake filled with vitamins, protein, and greens to start off each day.”
• Practices faith. “Each morning I pray and give thanks to God and read scripture for a few minutes using an app called ‘Today in the Word.’ I hardly ever miss my prayer because I pray while I’m in the shower. This is something referred to as ‘habit stacking,’ where you pair a positive habit with something you already do.”

Why it works:

• Prioritizing sleep is crucial—and sleeping in to catch up for late nights is better than staying sleep deprived.
• As they say, “The best workout is the one you do,” so squeezing in shorter workouts on some days is a better strategy than skipping them altogether.
• Habit stacking makes it easier to integrate positive habits into daily life, such as praying while showering or listening to an audiobook while exercising.

The key learning here? Don’t worry about striving for the “perfect” routine. Keep your mornings simple and flexible, and focus on a few essential habits to build a foundation for a successful day.