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Tired Out? Get Fired Up!
QMy job
_{your e}:is pretty demanding, and although I hear that working out increases
nergy, my experience is the exact opposite. I’ve tried exercise classes
after work, but I just get more exhausted. What am I missing?
What’s the
secret to
boosting your
energy levels
with exercise?
We asked
fitness expert
Cheryl Patella,
M.S., R. T., C.P. T.,
president
EXPERTS
of Total
Conditioning
in Miami.
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A:One way to overtire yourself is to do too much too soon, without giving your body a chance to gear up. The easiest way to start increasing your energy is by stretching first thing in the morning, then going for a 20-minute walk, then stretching again. This short bout of exercise sets the tone for the rest of your day,

and you’ll find that things go better. Your energy levels will improve because you’ll be moving more smoothly and efficiently all day long.

When we get up in the morning, we don’t have good blood flow, which is a big problem. When it’s circulating properly, our blood is like a rushing river that pulls impurities

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