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Exercise increases energy!

Posted by on 11 February 2010 | 0 Comments

Exercise is a great way to increase your energy level and fight off feelings of fatigue. Exercising every day can really transform how you feel and how much energy you have to get through your day. A review of 12 large-scale studies on the connection between exercise and fatigue was made. The studies took place from 1945 to 2005, and each study measured the amount of physical activity that participants were doing and how much energy or fatigue the participants experienced. All of the studies found a direct link between a reduced risk of fatigue for people who were physically active compared to those who were inactive. Other research shows that even among people with chronic illness like cancer or heart disease, exercise can ward off feelings of fatigue and help people feel more energised. What's the hardest part? Exercising when you are feeling fatigued. Generally when we are not in the mood for exercise or we are feeling lethargic, the last thing you want to do is go for a run or join a class. Even a little bit of exercise is deemed to be helpful. Think about even doing a 15-20 min walk if you really don't feel that you can tackle anything more serious. Make sure that you plan your exercise regime for the week, allowing for all of the obstacles that can get in your way....or excuses! Choose a consistent time that you can exercise daily, like first thing in the morning, at lunch time or as soon as you get home from work. Make your goal is to exercise at least 3 times per week for one hour, and then the rest of the week in smaller amounts, even a 30 min walk. If you do it regularly and plan it out, you'll never get out of the habit of exercising. Or find an excuse for time!