TV personalities Hoda Kotb, Gayle King, and Al Roker often wake up between 3:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. They have shared details about their routines in interviews with outlets including The Cut, Parade, and Bon Appétit, according to Health Digest.
Hoda Kotb has explained that she prefers to begin her day calmly with music, water, and time to write down her thoughts. According to Parade, she continued maintaining early mornings even after leaving “Today.”
Gayle King told Bon Appétit that she neither drinks coffee nor eats early in the morning. Instead, she relies on water and consistent morning routines.
Exercise before work
Exercise is also an important part of daily life for several of the hosts. USA Today reported in 2024 that Gayle King often works out early in the morning, combining cardio and strength training.
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According to Today.com, Al Roker has also made exercise a regular part of his mornings. He believes it helps create a greater sense of calm throughout the rest of the day.
At the same time, Hoda Kotb spends time meditating and journaling to create mental balance before the workday begins.
No coffee
Although many people associate early mornings with coffee, that is not what keeps these hosts going. Al Roker told Today.com that he drinks kombucha in the morning instead.
What the three hosts have in common is their use of structured routines, exercise, and mental breaks to manage extremely early workdays.
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Sources: Health Digest, The Cut, Parade, Bon Appétit, USA Today, and Today.com.
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