Andrew Wilkinson’s Daily Routine in 2025: Optimizes Health, Performance, and Energy

Andrew Wilkinson stays young, healthy, and happy while running his big business. Back in 2006, right after high school, Andrew started MetaLab, a design company based in Victoria, Canada. As MetaLab grew fast, Andrew used the money it made to start other businesses. Now, he owns a holding company called Tiny which has multiple companies under its umbrella. Lets explore Andrew Wilkinson’s daily routine

7 am: Morning Hydration + Coffee

• Drink a big glass of water with electrolytes
• If sunny, make an AeroPress coffee, black and sit outside on my back patio for a few minutes 
• If overcast/raining, I use the Retimer
• Check Oura Ring sleep score

Coffee Preference

• Andrew’s preferred morning beverage is a black AeroPress americano, made with the Caffe Fantastico Causeway blend.
• He uses a Niche Zero grinder, following James Hoffmann’s advice.
• As he commutes to work or starts his day, Andrew usually enjoys a lemon original Mateina Yerba Mate.

8: 30 am: Daily Journal and Habit Tracking

Andrew does a daily journal/brain dump using Reflect.  

He uses a daily note template that encompasses:

1. Gratitude

2. Brain dump – whatever is on my mind

3. Most Important Tasks – projects that are itching at me

4. Habit tracking: This covers Sauna/Cold Plunge, Time in Nature, Exercise, and 5-10 min focus time with each kid

9 am: Andrew Wilkinson’s Morning Skin Care

Hair Care: Andrew uses NewWash, enhancing his hair’s quality. Reason: Unlike shampoos with sulfates that strip natural oils, NewWash preserves the hair’s natural barrier.

Cleansing: Andrew cleanses with Zein Obagi Cleanser daily. Reason: It eliminates dirt and sebum, preventing clogged pores and maintains skin pH.

Serum: Andrew applies Osmosis MD’s Rescue and then Clarify (retinol). Reason: Serums penetrate deeply, and retinol boosts collagen and cell turnover, reducing fine lines.

Moisturizing: Andrew uses BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE’s Creme Dermopurifiante. Reason: It locks in hydration, ensuring skin remains supple.

Skin Enhancement: Occasionally, Andrew uses the Omnilux laser facemask. Reason: Photobio-modulation stimulates cellular activity, boosting collagen and skin quality.

Hair Growth: Andrew uses the Hairmax band 3x weekly. Reason: Its low-level light therapy potentially stimulates hair follicles for growth. (Hairmax Alternative)

Oral Care: Andrew brushes with a Philips IQ toothbrush using Sensodyne with Novamin. Reason: Novamin helps remineralize tooth enamel, strengthening teeth. For interdental cleaning, he opts for the Philips WaterPik. Reason: It effectively cleans between teeth, replacing traditional flossing.

7am: Breakfast

Andrew’s breakfast typically includes blueberries, pistachios, and either steak or chicken. Blueberries enhance cognitive function, pistachios support heart and eye health, and the steak or chicken provides quality protein, essential for muscle repair, along with vital vitamins and minerals. Currently, Andrew is participating in a muscle-building challenge with his friends, so he follows a high-protein diet.

7am: Andrew Wilkinson’s Morning Supplements

• Minoxidil: Prevents hair loss by increasing blood flow to follicles.
• Pravastatin + Zetia: Manages high cholesterol levels.
• CoQ10: Counters statin side effects by supporting energy production.
• SlowMag: Supports various bodily functions.
• BROQ (Sulforaphane): Offers antioxidant protection.
• Querchttps:: Alleviates allergy symptoms.
• Magnesium L-threonate: Supports cognitive function.
• Zinc L-carnosine: Promotes gastric healing.
• Carlson Vitamin D + Vitamin K2: Enhances bone and cardiovascular health.

Tracking and Measuring Health

To monitor the effects of his supplements, nutrition, and workouts, and track his overall health, Andrew tests his blood and various bio-markers via InsideTracker, a company that offers comprehensive tests, to track and monitor his health, and provide customized recommendations based on the results.

9am: Andrew Wilkinson’s Workout Routine

Workout Schedule:

1. Andrew engages in powerlifting sessions 4-5 days a week at 9:15 AM, right after dropping his kids off at school.
2. Additionally, He enjoys playing pickleball with friends on my home court several times a week.

Pre-Workout Nutrition:

Before working out, Andrew consumes L-citruline.

He also drinks multiple protein smoothies daily, made of:

• Now Pea Protein (unflavored)
• Kirkland Almond Milk
• Ice
• Frozen organic blueberries
• Cinnamon
• 2 Brazil nuts
• Allmax L-Leucine
• ½ cup of rolled oats
• Blend everything using Beast Blender.

Exercises included in Andrew’s routine:

• Deadlifts
• Squats
• Benchpress
• Rows
• Overhead press
• Bicep curls
• Tricep curls
• Ab roller

Additional Training Insights:

• He recently had a Dexa scan and is awaiting my InBody 270 for at-home measurements.

Post-Workout Nutrition:

• Aims for 1.7g of protein per KG of bodyweight.
• Strives to consume over 2500 calories daily, predominantly from:
• Wonderful Shelled Pistachios (lightly salted)
• Olive oil
• Perfect Protein bars

From 10am:  Structuring the Work Day

• Inbox Management: Andrew aims to achieve “inbox zero” as a starting point for his day.
• Productivity System: Andrew uses David Allen’s GTD system and Omnifocus to manage tasks, finding it to be the most effective method for him.
• Task Management: Andrew employs OmniFocus Workflows to streamline his task management process.
• Shift in Work Focus: Andrew’s work focus has shifted from day-to-day productivity to more involvement in investing, resulting in a preference for calls and meetings, although he finds them less enjoyable.
• Time Management: Andrew is actively working on time blocking and limits his scheduled work to 1.5 hours per day, reserving occasional longer periods for essential commitments like board meetings.
• Daily Output: Andrew typically finds that he has about 5-6 hours of productive output per day.
• Work Responsibilities: Andrew spends most of his workday routing tasks and delegating rather than doing the work himself or engaging in emotional labor such as negotiating or decision making.
• Work-Life Balance: Andrew avoids working after 5 pm to preserve his sleep quality, preferring to focus on non-work activities once he’s home.

6pm: Winding Down

Andrew’s phone automatically switches to “zen” mode, creating a focused state where only essential contacts such as family, his girlfriend, and close friends can reach him via text. The home screen has no apps, and the screen is dimmed to minimize distractions.

Reading
Andrew typically reads on his Kindle Oasis before bed, using the warm setting, dark screen mode, and very low brightness. He usually spends between 5 and 30 minutes immersed in his reading before winding down for the night.

Supplements (To Help with Sleep)

• Life Extension DopaMind.
• Inositol.
• Phosphatidylserine.
• For travel or jet lag, occasionally take 300 mcg melatonin from Life Extension, emphasizing a low dose.

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