Morning workouts may be
better in many respects, but evening workouts could be just as good. Sometimes energy in the afternoons and evenings are lower and to make sure you check your workout off your to-do list for the day, here are
ways to keep energy up in the evening.
Well-timed snack:
Lunch is a distant memory by the time you're ready for after-work exercise, so
snacks are in order if you want to have the energy you need for a good workout.
But eating too much right before a workout can be your downfall as well. The
solution? A well-timed, well-balanced snack of carbs and protein to help power
through a workout; go for easily digestible carbs — like saltine crackers or
raisins — if you're grabbing something right before you head out.
Water: Feeling sluggish?
Dehydration could be the culprit. Make sure you stay amply hydrated all day —
otherwise you could be met with fatigue at the start of your workout. If your
exercise routine is intense, make sure you keep a water bottle handy to stay
hydrated throughout your routine.
An extra kick:
Coffee perks you up in the morning, and it can do the same before your workout.
Studies have shown that drinking caffeine before a workout helps increase your
stamina and energy throughout. If an evening cup of coffee spells disaster for
your bedtime routine, try green tea instead.
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