Gain energy with exercise Sometimes it’s hard to get off the couch and get active,  but physical activity can actually help to energize you.

 To leverage exercise for energy: WALK MORE Just starting out?

Aim for 10,000 steps a day. If that number sounds daunting, take 100 extra steps daily and work your way up.

DO IT OFTEN Make a point to move around every hour. If it helps, consider setting an alarm to remind you to go for a quick walk.

TRY STRETCHING, TAI CHI OR ANY OTHER SORT OF MOVEMENT THAT CREATES SPACE  IN THE BODY In addition to all the other benefits they offer, adding space makes it easier for nutrients to get to our cells and provide the fuel needed for our body to make energy. In need of an immediate boost?

Try this quick two-minute energizing routine anytime you feel tired:

•  Stand up and sit down five times. This will get the blood flowing in your lower body and get your heart working to stabilize your blood pressure.

 •  While standing, raise your arms over your head as you breathe in to a count of four. Now slowly lower your arms, breathing out to the same count. Repeat five times. 

•  Grasp your hands behind your back and pull downwards to release tension in your neck and shoulders. Hold for a count of five. Do this mini routine three times and a feeling of calm energy should fill your body. Even better, you can repeat this routine as often as you like; it acts as a reset for  your body to switch from tired to energized in only  two minutes.

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