How to Keep Energy High While Exercising
Do you sleep through your workout? If you find yourself struggling to put one foot in front of the other on the treadmill, you may need to evaluate your energy level. Exercise should increase your energy level, not decrease it. If you constantly feel exhausted your exercise routine is not as effective. Several factors can influence your energy level when you work out.
How can you sustain energy through a workout?
Morning or Evening Workouts – Exercise in the morning is best, as this is when your body has more energy. Working out late at night can be harder, as your body is ready to calm down for the night. If you can only workout in the evening, try to exercise before 6pm.
Rest When Sick – If you’re a gym junky you probably continue to workout when you are sick. This can put more stress on the body and increase fatigue while working out. If you feel you must workout, avoid intense, long workouts. Focus on gentle exercises until you feel completely back to normal.
Break – Take a break from your consistent routine. Your body needs rest to repair and restore glycogen levels in muscle tissues that are broken down with working out. Allowing your muscles to rest can provide more energy when you workout.
Hydration – Be sure to drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after you workout to restore fluid you lose through sweating. Fluid intake should be one ounce per pound of your body weight.
Complex Carbs – Eating complex carbohydrates (brown rice, whole wheat bread, apple, etc.) before you workout restores glycogen to the muscles. Simple carbohydrates should be avoided, as they can rapidly increase energy and lead to quick fatigue.
Take B Vitamins – Your body needs B vitamins to sustain energy levels. To keep your energy levels high through the day and as you workout, consume foods high in this vitamin – fish, poultry, eggs, and dark leafy vegetables. Supplementing with vitamin B is also a good way to increase your energy levels.
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