Energise your life

If we are going to maximise the use of your energy the other side we need to look at is your ‘income’.

You may think that you only have a fixed amount of this but that is far from the truth. If you are willing to take charge of your life  you can boost your energy levels considerably.

A key part boosting your energy levels is wise use of exercise. You should be looking to get at least 30min of moderate exercise at least three times a week whether that is running, cycling or training at the gym. But as you get fitter you may be not only able, but also inclined, to do far more than this. Exercise is just one good way of boosting your health, fitness and energy levels.

Key to feeling at your best and being able to cope with the demands of day-to-day life is getting enough rest. You should get eight to nine hours sleep each night. To get this sleep you are better off getting early nights than lying in, and try to get this amount each night rather than having to ‘catch up’ on sleep.

Sleep can often be the first thing to suffer when life gets busy. The quality of your sleep can also be affected by factors such as stress or when you eat and drink. Drinking caffeine or alcohol, or eating a meal shortly before going to bed can disrupt your sleep patterns so try to get into good habits that safeguard the quality of your sleep. Reading or listening to music before going to bed can also help you ‘switch off’ and sleep more soundly.

A common waste of energy and distraction from proper rest is late evening channel hopping or watching rubbish television. Be decisive. Decide if you really want to watch TV. If not go to bed, or make more use of the video so you can watch the programme another time and get the rest!

Good diet will help your body stay fit and healthy. Aim to drink two-and-a-half  litres of water a day so you are hydrated. If you exercise drink more than this. Being properly hydrated (which most people are not) will help your body with digesting food, with the clearing of toxins from the body, keeping your skin in good condition and also with the prevention of headaches. Having a water bottle for use at the gym is a good idea but there is little point in having this if you are dehydrated before you start or for the rest of the day. Aim to drink a little and often throughout the day.

Eating five to nine portions of fruit and vegetables every day will make sure that you get enough nutrients. Ensuring you take on the Recommend Daily Allowances (RDAs) will make it unlikely that you suffer from illnesses and conditions linked to deficiencies but taking higher levels of some nutrients may have wider health benefits. If you are unsure of whether you are getting enough nutrients it may be worth considering supplements.

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