Ashton Hall
Ashton Hall | |
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| Born | October 24, 1995 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Alcorn State University |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Ashton Hall (born October 24, 1995) is an American fitness influencer, entrepreneur, and former college football player. He gained international recognition in 2025 for his viral "extreme morning routine" video, which sparked widespread media coverage and public discourse on health, discipline, and online wellness culture.[1]
Early life and education
Ashton Hall was born on October 24, 1995, in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. He attended Alcorn State University in Mississippi, where he played as a running back on the university’s football team during the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Hall aspired to play professional football and was reportedly included in off-season rosters for the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts, although he never played in a regular-season NFL game.
Career
Fitness and entrepreneurship
Following the end of his football career, Hall experienced a period of personal struggle, including depression. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, after losing his job as a gym manager, he began building an online presence focused on fitness, personal development, and discipline. He launched an online coaching and lifestyle brand under the name "ASH Fitness," later rebranded to Ashton Hall Official.[2]
Through his platform, Hall offers online training programs, daily routines, motivational content, and wellness advice. By 2025, he had amassed millions of followers across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.[3]
Viral morning routine
In early 2025, Hall went viral for a video detailing his rigorous morning routine, which begins at 3:52 a.m. The video showcases a highly structured sequence of wellness and productivity habits, including mouth taping, journaling, ice water face dunks, sprint workouts, swimming, banana peel facial treatments, and prayer. The routine culminates with him preparing for his workday, which he begins around 9:26 a.m.
The video attracted both praise and criticism. While some lauded Hall’s discipline and motivation, others described the routine as performative, unrealistic, or a symbol of "toxic hustle culture." Despite the polarizing response, the video accumulated hundreds of millions of views, and Hall’s following grew rapidly. His routine was widely parodied and discussed in both mainstream and digital media.
Online presence and brand partnerships
Hall operates under the handle @AshtonHallOfficial and has partnered with various wellness and lifestyle brands, including Saratoga Spring Water. His content often emphasizes faith, personal discipline, fitness, and self-improvement, combining spiritual elements with modern influencer branding.
Reception and cultural impact
Hall’s viral routine sparked broader conversations about online fitness trends, masculinity, and wellness expectations in the digital age. Some media outlets have questioned the sustainability and realism of such hyper-structured lifestyles, while others view Hall as a motivational figure for youth and fitness enthusiasts.
Personal life
Hall is a devout Christian and integrates his religious beliefs into his fitness and lifestyle philosophy. His public persona emphasizes self-reliance, consistency, and spiritual grounding. He frequently discusses the role of faith in overcoming adversity and achieving personal transformation.
References
- ↑ "Who is Ashton Hall? The fitness influencer going viral for his extreme morning routine". Hindustan Times. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Ashton Hall, the fitness influencer with an 'insane' morning routine?". South China Morning Post. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ↑ Manavis, Sarah (5 April 2025). "A benign, perfectly sculpted picture of vitality… or the palatable face of toxic masculinity?". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 June 2025.