April 30, 2021

Are Your Workouts Making You Feel Tired?

Are Your Workouts Making You Feel Tired?

Michele Park, Creator of SOULfusion

Do you feel tired after your post-workday workout? You're not alone! It's normal to feel tired after more than an hour of physical activities. But constant weariness may arise from more than those workout sessions you do a couple of times a week.

Illness or lack of sleep can be a cause of why you often feel tired. Even more, lack of energy can affect your motivation to exercise, too. So, how can you boost your energy levels before you do your exercise? It can also take some time to build up your strength and stamina.

Effective ways to improve your energy levels

Manage your stress

Michele Park, Creator of SOULfusion

Stress can take a toll on a person's life, especially when it comes to their energy level. Harvard Health Publishing says that emotions controlled by stress can consume an excessive amount of energy. Thus, making you feel more tired than usual. One way to help you manage your stress is by talking with a friend or loved one. You can also consider joining a support group or seeking help from a psychotherapist to help you manage your stress. You can also do a couple of relaxation exercises such as yoga and tai chi to help alleviate your stress.

Stay hydrated

Water is the most abundant element in a person's body. So, it's no wonder that it's essential to keep yourself hydrated, especially when doing physical activities. Remember that you tend to lose at least 4-8 cups of water when you sweat during your workout. When your body starts to get low on water, you'll begin to feel a bit light-headed or dizzy. Some may even feel nauseous, too. Drinking eight glasses of water through the entire day, especially before and after doing physical activity, is the best way to go.

Eat the right kind of food

The body uses food as fuel so that you can go on with your day. So, everything that you consume turns into energy that your body uses to function. You can manage the amount of energy you consume in a day if you look at the nutritional facts of all the foods you eat. You can check the amount of energy that the food contains through calories. So, the more calories that you consume, the more energy that your body will absorb.

Meanwhile, the excess calories you didn't burn will turn into fats you can use later. A few of the foods you can consume are fruits like banana, pineapple, mangoes, and blueberries.

Take energy supplements

Another way to give your body the energy that it needs is energy supplements. These supplements have a suitable formulation that'll provide you with an energy boost and other benefits that can help function throughout the day. Unlike caffeine, you don't feel extra tired after a few hours of taking these energy drink supplements. So, consuming them can be a healthier choice if you want to have better mental and physical health. Taking supplements doesn't only help you get the energy that you need when you go to the gym, but it'll make you strong enough to last the entire day, too. Always check with your medical professional if you are not sure which supplements work best for your individual situation.

Taking a multivitamin can help, too. Many people refer to vitamin B as the energy vitamin as it plays a crucial part in transferring energy from the food you consume to your body. Lack of this vitamin can often make you feel extra tired, which can affect your productivity.

Proper motivation

Michele Park Creator of SOULfulsion

The simplest and easiest way to get energy is through motivation. Having the right motivation can help you get enough drive to get you working those muscles every day.

You can get your motivation to work out almost anywhere. It can come from wanting to be healthy or wanting to achieve the body you've always dreamt of. Anything that you can think of can become your motivation as long as you have a genuine interest in it and an unwavering desire to achieve it.

Are you still feeling tired?

These are only a few of the things you need to know to keep you energized when doing your workouts. If you still feel tired, you can always try taking a day off. Don't feel disheartened if you don't feel like going to the gym. It's always better to wait for a day instead of doing it half-hearted.

Also remember that any prolonged feelings of tiredness could be caused by underlying health issues so please always consult a medical professional for help too.

You should also ensure that you always prioritize your sleep and nutrition. Your body needs the energy to function entirely, especially when you're doing your exercise routines.

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