It’s true that the last thing I feel like doing is
exercising when I am fatigued, but often that is the very thing that really restores
my energy. When fatigue, or the
mid-afternoon doldrums, can no longer be blamed on a weak cup of coffee or the
summer heat, the cure may be as simple as moving the body, even if it’s the
last thing you feel like doing.
Feeling energized does not have to come at the price of a
long intense workout. The reality is
that low intensity exercise like taking a quick walk in the middle of the day,
peddling a recumbent bike while catching the news, or bypassing the elevator to
take the stairs, improves feelings of fatigue and often wipes away the doldrums
completely. Even very simple exercises enhance the blood
flow carrying oxygen and nutrients to muscles improving their ability to
produce more energy.
You might be surprised at how popping in a workout tape for
30 minutes in the morning can change your whole day; or how walking during your
lunch hour can invigorate your afternoon; or how taking a swim class can
increase your stamina. Adding a little
exercise into your day can make everyday tasks like carrying in groceries or
climbing stairs easier to accomplish.
We live in a society where people are always reaching for
the next sports drink, energy bar, or cup of coffee to give them the pick-me-up
they are craving so they have enough gusto to get through the next meeting or
the rest of the day. But it may be that
lacing up the tennis shoes or putting on the swimsuit and getting out for some
physical activity is a better alternative to provide that spark of energy that
we are all looking for.
Choosing an energy boost workout gets the endorphin levels
up, encourages cardiovascular health, improves sleep, and definitely adds to a
sharper focus. I challenge you to give
it a try this week. When you are feeling
the slump of fatigue, standup, stretch and work some exercise into your
day. I’m positive you’ll be glad you
did!
To get started in a consistent exercise habit or for more
exercise tips call Karen Creasey, Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach, at the
Palm Desert Aquatic Center 760-565-7467.
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