Robin Sharma 5 AM Club Routine

Follow the 60 minute 20/20/20 formula from the Robin Sharma morning routine, dividing your first hour into movement, reflection, and learning.

6 time blocks, 60 minutes in total.

Time blocks

  1. Intense Cardio Workout: 10 min
    Sweat to elevate your heart rate and wake up your body
  2. Bodyweight Exercise and Mobility: 10 min
    Perform bodyweight exercises or mobility movements
  3. Meditation and Silent Contemplation: 10 min
    Sit in quiet meditation or practice deep breathing
  4. Journaling and Daily Planning: 10 min
    Write down your daily goals, thoughts, and gratitude
  5. Reading Educational Books: 10 min
    Read non-fiction books or instructional material
  6. Audiobook or Podcast Learning: 10 min
    Listen to an educational podcast or audiobook

About this routine

The Robin Sharma morning routine is built around a simple framework called the 20/20/20 formula. Outlined in his book The 5 AM Club, this routine breaks the first hour of your day into three equal twenty minute blocks. By waking up at five in the morning and executing these steps, you protect your early hours from digital distractions.

The first pocket focuses on vigorous movement to increase body temperature and wake up your nervous system. The second pocket moves into quiet reflection, including meditation, prayer, or writing in a journal. The final pocket dedicates time to growth through reading, studying, or listening to instructional content.

Following a timed morning routine helps maintain momentum through each twenty minute block, turning early waking into a sustainable daily habit.

Why this routine works

  • Establishes a predictable 60 minute morning structure
  • Combines exercise, mindfulness, and learning in one hour
  • Protects your early morning from digital distractions

FAQ

What is the Robin Sharma 20/20/20 formula?

The 20/20/20 formula divides the first hour of your morning into three 20 minute blocks: 20 minutes of intense movement, 20 minutes of quiet reflection, and 20 minutes of deliberate learning.

What time does the 5 AM Club routine start?

The routine starts at 5:00 AM and runs for exactly 60 minutes, finishing at 6:00 AM before the rest of your day begins.

What do you do during the reflection phase of the 5 AM Club?

During the second 20 minute block, you spend time meditating, writing in a journal, praying, or reviewing your personal goals.