Do you ever hit an energy low during your workouts? If so, there could be a variety of reasons why, but some of those can be an easy fix, such as eating properly, getting enough rest, drinking plenty of water, changing up your workouts, etc. Whenever I find myself hitting a low during my workouts, I run through a list of things in my head to figure out what may be happening so it doesn't continue to happen for future workouts. A few things that I do to make sure I have enough energy for my workouts are to make sure I'm well rested, drink plenty of water and make sure I switch up my workouts so I don't get bored. If I'm not well rested, then I am going to be tired well before my workout, which will not only cause my workout to be less than great, but it can also lead to more fatigue and possible injuries. On the days that I know I didn't sleep well the night before, I either do a short walk as my workout (or something else that is quick and simple) or I skip that day's workout. I would rather go to bed early to help me catch up on my sleep so I will be more rested and less injury prone. If all goes well and am better rested the next day, I am able to put more effort into my workout then. Drinking plenty of water before, during and after working out helps prevent dehydration and allows your body to cool itself naturally by sweating. Without having the proper balance of fluids, your body may have a harder time cooling off, which can also cause your energy levels to drop during your workout. This is a very important thing to remember, especially during your longer workouts and when you are working out in the heat. Another thing that I do, which is something I've talked about in previous blogs, is to keep my workouts interesting. I get bored quickly if I do the same workouts over and over, so I like to change things up often and include a variety of exercises and activities in my workout programs. If I'm bored with my workout, I'm not only going to be feeling less enthusiastic about it and not wanting to do it at all, but I will also be more likely to hit an energy low on it just because I don't like the activity that I'm doing. Of course these aren't the only things that I think about to keep my energy levels up, but they are just a few of the main things that I really make sure to follow as a general rule. You can click here for more tips on preventing exercise energy zappers so you don't fall into the low energy trap. Related links: Low on Energy? Do Cardio First No Pain = BIG Gain When Too Much Exercise Becomes a Problem Top 10 Energy Boosting Powerhouses Do you find yourself hitting the wall with low energy during your workouts? What do you do to prevent that from happening? |
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