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Andrew Huberman
08/08/22
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Exercise in the morning is one of the best ways to increase your core body temperature and enhance alertness.
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Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing | Huberman Lab Podcast #84
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08/08/22
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Andrew Huberman
08/08/22
@ Andrew Huberman
To wake up effectively, increase your core body temperature quickly by taking a cold shower or ice bath for one to three minutes.
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Andrew Huberman
08/08/22
@ Andrew Huberman
Exercise increases body temperature and alertness, impacting sleep quality; different forms of exercise can have varying effects on sleep.
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Andrew Huberman
01/03/22
@ Andrew Huberman
Engaging in activities like sunlight exposure, physical exercise, and cold exposure in the first phase of the day can enhance your alertness and focus, making it easier to adopt new habits.
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Andrew Huberman
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
Exercise significantly improves brain function by increasing alertness and arousal, making it easier to tackle tasks afterward.
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Tom Segura
05/19/25
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I often find that when I wake up feeling foggy, exercise helps clear that mental fog and makes me feel alert.
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Andrew Huberman
05/22/25
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If you wake up feeling alert, leverage that time for your best work; otherwise, align your work sessions with your body's natural temperature rise.
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Andrew Huberman
08/08/22
@ Andrew Huberman
Taking a hot bath or sauna in the evening can help lower your core body temperature, making it easier to fall asleep.
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Andrew Huberman
05/22/25
@ Andrew Huberman
To optimize your 90-minute work session, aim to start it during the steepest rise in your body temperature, which supports better focus.
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Andrew Huberman
05/22/25
@ Andrew Huberman
The rise in body temperature after your temperature minimum triggers cortisol release, which helps wake you up and enhances focus.