Routine
~6:00 AM - Wakeup Routine
- Wake Up without an alarm
- Drink 2 glasses of water
- Reasons:
- "Waking up early, usually around 5:00 or 6:00 AM, helps you feel more energized and focused throughout the day. Early mornings also help regulate circadian rhythms, improving sleep quality."
6:15 AM - Cold shower
Duration:
Resilience: 1X weekly, 1-3 min
Metabolism: 2X weekly / 11 min total
Recovery: 3-6 min after training
Temperature: “I really want to get out but can stay in safely”. (~45F or ~7C)
Reasons:
Increases energy and focus
Enhances mood and resilience
Boosts metabolism
Aids physical recovery
Sun Exposure and Walking
- Duration:
- On sunny days: 5–10 minutes.
- On cloudy days: 15–20 minutes.
- Reasons:
- "Viewing morning sunlight increases early-day cortisol release, preparing the body for sleep later that night."Optic flow
After "Sun Exposure" - Hydration
A glass of room-temperature water with half a teaspoon of sea salt.
- Amount: 16 to 32 oz of water.
Mid-morning - Work
He sets the timer for this focused work.
- Duration: 90 Minutes
1 coffee, Prefers Yerba Mate on workout days
10:30 AM - Exercise
Duration: 60 Minutes
Exercises:
Sunday: Endurance
Monday: Legs
Tuesday: Heat/cold cycling
Wednesday: Torso
Thursday: High-effort, short cardio
Friday: High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Saturday: Arms, calves, neck
Supplements:
Alpha-GPC: 300mg before workouts to increase power output.
Tyrosine: 500mg before workouts for energy and motivation.
Creatine: 5g daily for exercise performance.
Grass-fed Whey Protein: 40g post-workout for muscle gain and fat loss.
- Notes:
Vary reps and weights monthly for hypertrophy.
Use physiologic sighs to lower heart rate between sets.
Practice deliberate slow breathing post-workout.
12:00 PM - First Meal
Practices intermittent fasting (12-16 hours).
Low-carb meal with meat and vegetables, adding carbs post-exercise.
3:00 PM - Yoga Nidra (Optional)
Additional 10-30 minute session if feeling unrested.
6:30 PM - Evening Cardio
Prefers cardio in the evening for better performance.
7:00 PM - Evening Meal
Eats 3-4 hours before bedtime.
Focuses on carbs to aid sleep, includes vegetables and lean protein.
9:30 PM - Sleep Routine
- Dim Lighting
Avoids bright lights between 10 PM and 4 AM.
Uses minimal artificial lighting and blue blockers.
- Reading
Examples: Outlive, Why We Sleep, Atomic Habits
Cooling the room down
Reason: to keep the body temperature down.
10:30 PM - Sleep (at least 6.5 hours)
- Making the room dark to stay asleep.
- Using the right mattress for sleep.
Sleep Supplements:
Momentous Sleep Stack: Magnesium Threonate, Theanine, Apigenin
Occasionally adds Glycine and GABA for enhanced sleep quality.
"Sleep is the best nootropic, stress relief, trauma release, immune booster, hormone augmentation, and emotional stabilizer." - Dr. Huberman
Andrew Huberman's Routine
Dr. Andrew D. Huberman is a renowned neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, known for his groundbreaking work in brain development, particularly the visual system. This guide details his morning routine, productivity strategies, workout regimen, diet, supplements, and sleep optimization techniques.