Do your days at the office feel like they drag on? Are you often hit with that 2pm slump and don’t know how to get out? You are not alone! Exercise is a priority for many, yet so often the days are already occupied with many already scheduled obligations. Maybe you just do not know how to squeeze in a workout, or your schedule just simply does not allow for it. Well, we have some solutions to your commonly shared problem! Here, we take a look at 5 energy boosting exercises sure to get you through your day.
Increase your heart rate through a high knee exercise. Increasing your heart rate and overall blood flow of your body increases energy. It can also prepare you for any other aerobic activity or even laborious housework. Start by standing with your feet about a shoulder-width apart. Lift one knee to your chest and then switch to the other knee. Keep alternating your legs at a running pace for about 30 seconds. Another exercise to get that heart rate up is jump squats. Once again standing with feet about a shoulder-width apart, lower into a squat and then jump up with power. When you land, lower back into the squat position. Repeat this movement for 30 seconds.
Strengthen your core, which is important for building muscle and working towards building up that energy! Strong core muscles make it easier to do most physical exercises (yes, back to that laborious housework too!). The bridge is a classic exercise that strengthens the core. Begin by lying on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles and then raise your hips off the floor until they line up with your knees and shoulders. Hold for 20-30 seconds, and repeat motion. The side plank is another easy to do core exercise. Lie on your right side with legs extended and stacked from hip to feet. Tighten your core. Begin to exhale as you begin to lift your hips and knees off the mat. Hold for about 60 seconds before returning to the starting position.
The last energy boosting exercise we will take a look at is focused on building muscle endurance. A lunge with a front kick is great for stretching the muscles of the lower body and improving range of motion, which are all important factors for boosting energy. Step back with your right foot and lower into a reverse lunge. Tighten your glutes as you push your left heel down, and then kick your right leg out in front of you. Keep the left leg straight throughout the kick. Complete this move about 10 times and repeat on other side.
Desiring more energy to push through a busy day is a common issue for many. Finding time to get to the gym can feel impossible for some. By implementing easy to do exercise moves throughout the day, you can work towards reaching your weight loss goals and get that energy boost you need.
