How to Optimize Your Workout Routine to Reduce Daytime Fatigue

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Ben S
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Exercising to increase your energy levels may seem counterproductive but a properly optimized workout routine can actually help you fight fatigue during the day. Here are three proven ways to use your workout routine to keep your energy levels up during the most sluggish parts of your afternoon.

Exercise Small Bursts Throughout the Day

While intense workouts can drain your energy, exercising in small bursts can give you an energy boost. This type of exercise is convenient for people who are particularly busy. Squeezing in a morning run can be tough but doing 10 star jumps and squats before you jump in the shower is a great start to the day. Getting up and walking around the office during breaks or stretching at your desk can give you a little endorphin boost and reactivate your body and mind. 

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Don’t Overdo Your Morning Workout Routine

If you are hitting the gym hard in the morning, you might find yourself crashing in the afternoon. Optimize your routine by keeping your cardio to short intense bursts. Also, make sure you stretch afterward and refuel with the nutrients your body needs. If you don’t eat a hearty breakfast after your morning workout, you’ll likely crash around lunchtime. 

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Save Your Long Cardio for the Evening

If you are going to involve long and strenuous cardio into your workout routine, try and save this for the evening. Going for a swim or a long jog in the evening can clear your mind and prepare your body for a deeper sleep. When your sleep quality is higher, you experience less fatigue during the day.