Wake Up Without Leaving the Bed

Alright, lazy dudes, we know mornings can be a drag. But here’s a stretch routine you can squeeze in without even fully waking up.

This is a no-sweat, no-gym-clothes-needed situation, so stay in your pajamas—let’s keep it lazy.

1. The Bed-Exit Stretch (30 seconds)

• What to Do: Still lying down? Perfect. Stretch your arms up overhead and point your toes like a lazy cat. Hold for 10 seconds, then let everything go limp. Repeat once or twice.

• Why? It wakes up your whole body without you even getting out of bed. Efficient, right?

2. Neck Rolls (30 seconds)

• What to Do: Sit up on the edge of your bed (yes, we’re finally sitting). Roll your head in a slow circle, gently stretching out any neck stiffness. Reverse direction after 15 seconds.

• Why? This one’s great for loosening up any "too much screen time" tension without even lifting an arm.

3. Lazy Shoulder Shrugs (30 seconds)

• What to Do: While still seated, shrug your shoulders up to your ears like you just saw your to-do list, then let them drop. Repeat 10 times. Slow and lazy is the key here.

• Why? Eases shoulder stiffness and gets the blood moving without a whole lot of effort. You might even look like you’re thinking deep thoughts.

4. The Hangover Stretch (1 minute)

• What to Do: Stand up (it’s happening), and with legs slightly apart, hang forward and just dangle your arms toward the ground. Let gravity do the work here.

• Why? This stretches your back, shoulders, and hamstrings with zero involvement on your part.

5. Wall Lean (1 minute)

• What to Do: Stand up and place both hands on the wall in front of you. Step back a little and lean in, bending at the waist until you feel a stretch in your arms, shoulders, and upper back.

• Why? This one’s basically like a standing nap pose. Stretch while leaning? That’s lazy gold.

6. Ankle Rolls & Toe Taps (1 minute)

• What to Do: Sit back down and lift one foot. Roll your ankle in one direction, then the other. Repeat with the other foot. For extra credit, tap each foot on the floor for a mini wake-up.

• Why? It keeps your circulation going and prevents you from tripping over your own feet while making that all-important coffee.

7. Wrist & Finger Stretches (30 seconds)

• What to Do: While still seated, extend one arm and gently pull back your fingers with the other hand. Do both sides.

• Why? This is the secret to staying comfortable during one-finger scrolling later on.

And done!

In 5 minutes flat, you’re stretched, (barely) awake, and ready to take on whatever the day minimally demands.

Plus, you never had to lie on the floor, hold a plank, or wear anything fancier than sweatpants.