No matter how much sleep you've gotten the night before, trying to drag yourself out of bed and wake up in the morning can be a struggle.
But as well as having a shower and a cup of coffee to improve your alertness, doing some simple movements as soon as you waken can do wonders for your mind and body in the morning.
Dieting expert Michael Mosley, inventor of the 5:2 diet, says that certain stretches are ideal for doing before you've even got out of bed as they help to prepare you for the day ahead.
He recently shared the details of these stretches on the Fast 800 Instagram, explaining how each one invigorates your body and helps you to wake up.
The expert wrote: "Try these stretches before you even leave your bed in the morning.
"With each stretch you can lay on your back or sit on the edge of the bed; what a way to wake your body up in the AM."
Knees to chest
Start laying on your back in bed or on the floor.
Bring your knees gently to your chest and enjoy a stretch through your hips and lower back. Take five deep breaths then gently release from this position.
Cobra
Start by lying on your stomach, keeping your feet hip distance apart and relaxed.
Bring your hands shoulder distance and gently push through your hands to bring your chest up. Try to keep your head looking forward and enjoy a stretch through your abdominals, hip flexors and lower back.
Try repeating this five times slowly for the best results.
Seated side bends
Start by sitting on the edge of the bed or in a comfortable chair.
Rest one hand in your lap, reaching the other one to the ceiling. Reach the top hand over and bend your body to the side, holding for one breath, then repeat five times for each side.
Child's pose
This stretch starts off in a kneeling position, then you need to fold from the hips and reach your hands away in front of you.
Gently allow your chest to rest towards your knees, keeping your hands overhead or down by your feet.
Hold it here and take five deep breaths into your belly. If you fid your knees or ankles are starting to get sore, you can sit on a large cushion while doing this stretch.
Standing roll down
Stand with your feet hip width apart, then reach your hands down towards your toes and roll your spine down.
Enjoy the stretch through your lower back and legs, holding the position for one breath and repeating this five times.
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