Fall Wake-Up Call: 4 Ways to Boost Your Energy

Don’t let darker, colder days get you down.

Falling back one hour may cause your energy levels to decline. Try these 4 tips to boost your energy and put a little more pep in your step!

#1: Start Your Day With a Morning Workout

If you’re on the fence about starting a morning workout routine, consider these benefits:

Morning workouts increased energy levels. Morning exercise is excellent for boosting energy and reducing fatigue. Getting in a quick 20-minute sweat sesh will leave you feeling more energized throughout your day.

Morning workouts lead to healthier food choices. An early morning workout sets the tone for the rest of your day. According to research, morning exercise leads to healthier food choices throughout the day.

Morning workouts support weight loss. Studies suggest early workouts may be best for weight loss. Additionally, working out before breakfast enhances the afterburn effect, which leads to increased calorie burn long after your training session is over.

#2: Up Your Protein Intake

A lack of protein in your diet leads to deflated energy levels and fatigue. If you’re working out on the reg, you need protein-based foods to repair and build muscle tissue broken down by exercise.

Because protein takes longer periods of time than carbohydrates to break down in your body, they provide longer-lasting energy sources. Stock up on lean red meats, poultry, fish, nuts, milk, yogurt, eggs, cheese, beans and legumes to keep your energy levels high all day long.

#3: Go to Bed and Get up at the Same Time

Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night, especially before and after Daylight Savings Time. A lack of sleep is an indication to your body to store more fat.

While it’s tempting to stay up late, especially when you’re binge-watching your favorite series, it’s important to keep your bed times consistent. The outcome? Your bodily functions and sleep cycle will operate more efficiently, which keeps your system stronger and more energized for longer periods of time.

But if you struggle to fall asleep, add regular exercise to your daily routine. Research suggests that moderate to hard exercise has a positive effect on sleep quality.

Just make sure you don’t exercise right before bed. The increase in body temperature associated with exercise could prevent you from falling asleep.

#4: Build a Better Bedtime Routine

Drink some bedtime tea. Non-caffeinated herbal teas, especially ones with chamomile or lavender, help calm the mind and induce sleep.

Say goodnight to your devices. All electronic devices emit strong blue light, which tricks your brain into thinking it’s daytime. The result? Your brain suppresses melatonin, a hormone that’s produced in response to darkness and aids with sleep.

Practice meditation. A regular meditation practice before bed can drastically improve your sleep quality. Gymondo’s Mindful Meditations program will help you manage your emotions, enabling sleep onset. And the best part is they’re only 5 to 10 minutes in length.

Don’t let darker, colder days get you down. Whenever your energy levels are low, revisit these tips to combat fatigue. Start your 7-day free trial with Gymondo and explore a huge selection of morning workouts and bedtime meditations.

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