Convincing yourself to start exercising can be challenge – especially if your energy levels are low. But, experts agree, exercise is one of the best ways to boost your energy. (Once you get started, of course.) For a quick energy boost, try a few minutes of hopping, dancing, or a short, brisk walk.
Other easy and effective energy-boosting exercises include:
• Walking: Just a 10–15-minute brisk walk can improve circulation, boost mood, and clear mental fog.
• Dancing: Dancing improves cardiovascular function, stimulates flexibility, and provides an instant mood lift and energy boost.
• Jogging: This exercise revitalizes cognitive functions, boosts concentration, and releases endorphins.
• Yoga: Low-intensity yoga helps reduce stress and fatigue by focusing on breathing and stretching, improving mood and energy.
• High-Knees: A simple exercise that can be done anywhere to get blood and oxygen coursing through the body. You can do these in two simple steps:
Step 1: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Lift your left knee to your chest.
Step 2: Switch to lift your right knee to your chest. Continue the movement, alternating legs and moving at a sprinting or running pace.