3 Tips to Get Energy For Workouts

Here are 3 key tips to help you get energy for your workouts.

It’s that time of year where the gyms will once again be crowded with New Year resolutioners which I think is a great thing.  If you are one then you want to keep reading this.

If you aren’t used to working out as a routine it can be a little tough to get your energy up on a regular basis to keep it going after the initial excitement and motivation are gone.

For those of us who are regular gym-goers and train consistently year round, there are tips to get and keep the energy up for tough, high-energy workouts which burn tons of fat calories.

Let me share some of them with you.

Get at least 7 hours of sleep the night before

I can’t emphasize this enough.  If your body is not well rested you will not have much energy to perform high-energy and tough workouts.  You will feel sluggish and tired and will be more prone to injury.

If you are tired you won’t be burning many calories because you simply won’t have the energy.  Consistent gym-goers know we must get our rest so record your favorite late-night television show and watch it another day.

Drink plenty of water before starting your workout

Water or H₂O is comprised of oxygen and your body needs oxygen for energy.  Oxygen feeds the muscles which will be hard at work so you want to supply them with as much energy as possible.

I typically drink at least 16 oz of plain water 30 minutes before beginning any workout whether it be an endurance run, weight lifting or attacking the stepmill cardio machine for 30 to 45 minutes of intervals.

All gym-goers keep water nearby because they know when their strength begins to wane, water will help them get their strength back up.

Get your chew on

Eat something light but filled with simple carbohydrates to give you the energy boost you’ll need for your workout.  I recommend my clients nibble on things like fresh fruit such as bananas, apple slices, drink a healthy smoothie or eat a small bowl of whole grain cereal with nut milk.

Beneficial carbs fill these food items that will fuel your workout for the entire duration.  Avoid food high in fiber, especially if you aren’t near a restroom because it could have a reaction on your digestion in the middle of your workout.

I recommend you eat about 60 to 45 minutes before your workout so your body has time to digest your food and to limit cramping.

Bonus Tip:  Prep the night before

The less you have to do before heading out for your workout the better.  That means you can focus your energy on what you’ll be doing once you start working out vs. running around spending energy getting ready for your workout.

Let’s Recap

To break it down – be sure to get enough rest, hydrate your body and give your body some fuel before your workout so you have the energy needed to kill it!

I’d love to hear any tips you use to optimize energy for our workouts. Just leave them in comments below.