Who is this Ashton Hall?: The Viral Fitness Coach Redefining Morning Routines

In the ever-evolving world of social media, where influencers rise and fall with the scroll of a feed, Ashton Hall has carved out a unique space as the fitness coach whose morning routine has taken the internet by storm. As of April 4, 2025, Hall’s name is synonymous with discipline, absurdity, and a dash of entrepreneurial hustle—thanks to a viral video that’s racked up hundreds of millions of views and sparked a cultural moment. But who is Ashton Hall, and why has his latest morning routine update captivated X users and beyond?

The Man Behind the Routine

Ashton Hall, a 29-year-old former college football player turned fitness influencer, hails from a background of grit and reinvention. Once a running back at Alcorn State University in Mississippi (2014-2015), Hall dreamed of an NFL career that never fully materialized. After brief stints with the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts in 2010 didn’t pan out, he pivoted to fitness, eventually becoming a personal training director at LA Fitness. The COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point, pushing him to share bodyweight workouts and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) online, resonating with a locked-down audience desperate for home fitness solutions. Today, with over 9 million Instagram followers, nearly 5 million on TikTok, and a burgeoning coaching empire, Hall has transformed from a gym trainer into a global digital sensation.

His brand, Worthy, offers supplements, protein powders, and coaching programs ranging from $5,500 to $8,250, targeting aspiring fitness coaches and enthusiasts alike. But it’s his morning routine—first posted on February 8, 2025, and later amplified by the X account @tipsformenx on March 20—that has cemented his viral status.

The Routine That Broke the Internet

Hall’s original video, captioned “Day 191 of the morning routine that changed my life 3:50am to 9:30am,” is a six-hour odyssey of hyper-discipline and quirky rituals. It begins at 3:52 a.m. with Hall peeling mouth tape off his lips—a trending sleep hack purported to reduce snoring—followed by brushing his teeth and chugging Saratoga Spring Water. By 4:00 a.m., he’s doing push-ups on his balcony, then meditating, journaling, and dunking his face into a bowl of ice water infused with the same premium water brand. The routine escalates with a gym session, a swim (including a now-infamous four-minute dive), and a bizarre moment where he rubs a banana peel on his face before sitting down to work by 9:30 a.m.

The video exploded, amassing 681 million views on X and 157 million on Instagram, with reactions ranging from awe to ridicule. X users like @MarioNawfal (March 24) dubbed it “comedy gold,” questioning its authenticity, while @PathToManliness (April 1) contrasted it with a simpler “wake up, lift heavy, eat protein” approach, suggesting “results > rituals.” Critics pointed out inconsistencies—like a phone timestamp clashing with the video’s timeline—fueling speculation that Hall engineered the routine for clicks. Supporters, however, praised his dedication, with some noting its aspirational appeal amid a perceived crisis of male purpose.

3.52am – wake up

3.53am – remove mouth tape (an unproven trend meant to help with sleep quality)

3.55am – swill mouth after brushing teeth with $8 a bottle Saratoga water

4.01am – 15 minutes of push-ups

4.38am – read the Bible and write in journal

5.56am – dunk face in ice and (more) Saratoga bottled water

6.38am – sprint training

7.36am – swimming workout

8.23am – shower

8.43am – eat a banana, then rub skin on face (another unproven wellness trend)

9.06am – dunk face in ice (again)

9.17am – get a woman to provide a cooked breakfast before work

The Follow-Up: Leaning Into the Meme

Hall didn’t shy away from the buzz. On March 25, he dropped a new morning routine video, subtly trolling his detractors while doubling down on the absurdity. Posted across his platforms and highlighted by X users like @AsakyGRN and @101Tino0, this update retained core elements—face dunks, Saratoga water, banana peels—but added satirical nods to the memes. During a balcony workout, he knocks over a Saratoga bottle, letting an assistant clean it up while he watches sports on an iPad. The four-minute dive? Reimagined as a mid-air hover with a timer jump. At breakfast, he scrolls through parody posts from Drake, MrBeast, and The Shade Room, smirking at his own viral fame.

X user @Dexerto noted this was his “first morning routine since going viral,” while @youfadedwealth framed it as the evolution of “an NFL long shot to the most viral fitness influencer on the planet.” The follow-up, captioned “The Morning routine. Easy routes don’t pay well, get up,” has only amplified the discourse, with parodies from brands like the Detroit Lions and even the Empire State Building joining the fray.

Notable X Posts About Ashton Hall’s Morning Routine

@tipsformenx (March 20, 2025)
Text: “The morning routine”
Context: This is the post that kicked off the viral storm, featuring a video of Hall’s original routine—waking at 3:52 a.m., peeling off mouth tape, doing push-ups, dunking his face in ice water with Saratoga Spring Water, and rubbing a banana peel on his face. It’s amassed over 681 million views, sparking widespread reactions.
How to Find: Search X for “@tipsformenx The morning routine” posted on March 20, 2025.
@MarioNawfal (March 24, 2025, 15:55 PDT)
Text: “🚨MORNING ROUTINE GUY GOES VIRAL ON X—AND HE’S NOT EVEN ON IT Ashton Hall’s hyper-disciplined 4 AM routine—complete with mouth taping, double ice dunks, and banana-skin skincare—blew up on X after someone else posted it. Critics called it fake, ridiculous, even ‘comedy gold,’”
Context: A commentary post highlighting the viral spread and mixed reactions, noting Hall’s limited X presence (under 2,000 followers) compared to his Instagram and TikTok fame.
How to Find: Search X for “@MarioNawfal morning routine” on March 24, 2025.
@Dexerto (March 25, 2025, 07:02 PDT)
Text: “Ashton Hall dropped his first morning routine since going viral”
Context: Announces Hall’s follow-up video, posted on March 25, where he leans into the memes with satirical tweaks like knocking over a Saratoga bottle and a mid-air hover.
How to Find: Search X for “@Dexerto Ashton Hall morning routine” on March 25, 2025.
@101Tino0 (March 24, 2025, 17:22 PDT)
Text: “Ashton hall new morning routine video lmao”
Context: A casual reaction to Hall’s follow-up video, emphasizing its humorous take with “lmao,” reflecting the parody vibe.
How to Find: Search X for “@101Tino0 Ashton Hall morning routine” on March 24, 2025.
@AshtonHallofc (March 24, 2025, 15:16 PDT)
Text: “The Morning routine. Easy routes don’t pay well, get up.”
Context: Hall’s official account posting the follow-up routine, doubling down on his hustle mantra while subtly mocking the memes.
How to Find: Search X for “@AshtonHallofc The Morning routine” on March 24, 2025.
@PathToManliness (April 1, 2025)
Text: “Ashton Hall’s 6-hour routine is wild, but real men don’t need ice dunks and banana peels. Wake up, lift heavy, eat protein—results > rituals.”
Context: A critique contrasting Hall’s elaborate routine with a simpler, practical approach, posted days before today’s date.
How to Find: Search X for “@PathToManliness Ashton Hall” on April 1, 2025.
@101Tino0 (March 28, 2025, 16:19 PDT)
Text: “MrBeast linkup with Ashton Hall to recreate his viral morning routine content lmao 🤣😂”
Context: Speculates a collaboration between Hall and MrBeast, reflecting the routine’s cultural reach with a humorous tone.
How to Find: Search X for “@101Tino0 MrBeast Ashton Hall” on March 28, 2025.

The Hustle Beneath the Hype

Is Hall a genius or a grifter? The truth likely lies in between. His routine’s theatricality—complete with product placement for Saratoga water (whose stock spiked amid the memes)—aligns with his coaching ethos: grab attention, build trust, sell the dream. As he told followers in a prior video, flexing luxury goods and an enviable physique is “a really easy way to get attention online.” The viral moment has boosted his coaching funnel, with free PDFs dangled for comments like “ONLINE COACH,” drawing in potential clients.

Yet, the routine’s impracticality—five-plus hours before most people’s workday begins—has sparked debate about its relevance. CNN (March 29) argued it reflects a broader “hustle culture” distorting masculinity, while dermatologists like Dr. Shari Lipner (TODAY, March 25) debunked the banana peel skincare hack as scientifically dubious. Still, Hall’s physique and success are hard to argue with, as @businessinsider noted: “Hey, you can’t argue with the results.”

The Legacy of Ashton Hall

Ashton Hall’s morning routine saga, updated as recently as late March 2025, is more than a fitness trend—it’s a mirror to our digital age. It blends discipline with absurdity, hustle with humor, and has X buzzing with everything from admiration to mockery. Whether he’s dunking his face in ice or floating mid-air, Hall has mastered the art of going viral, proving that in 2025, the line between sincerity and satire is razor-thin—and wildly profitable.