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Iron Discipline

Make the morning automatic: up early, coffee and the news, then straight to training so there is nothing left to decide. Plant-forward meals and daily meditation round it out.

Inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger's publicly reported daily routine

  • Health
  • 8 habits
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The habits

  • Up at 5:30

    Daily · at 05:30

  • Coffee and the news, no phone, 15 min

    Daily · at 05:45

  • Bike or walk to training

    Daily

  • Strength training, 60 min

    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat · at 06:30

    He has said he trains with lighter weights and more reps these days, plus extra stretching.

  • Meditate, 10 min

    Daily

  • Mostly plant-based meals

    Daily

  • Stretch, 10 min

    Daily

  • Afternoon bike ride, 45 min

    Every other day · at 16:00 · Advanced

    He has reported a second and even a third session on some days. Add it only once the morning routine feels easy, and keep rest days.

Not affiliated with or endorsed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Based on publicly reported routines. General wellness information, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before big changes to your training, sleep or eating.

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