If you’re sitting around feeling tired all the time, researchers at the University of Georgia have found a quick way to increase your personal energy by 20 percent and decrease your fatigue by 65 percent. And it only takes a few moments.
Get off the couch and do some low intensity exercise, say the scientists.
“Too often we believe that a quick workout will leave us worn out, especially when we are already feeling fatigued,” said researcher Tim Puetz, the lead author of the study. “However, we have shown that regular exercise can actually go a long way in increasing feelings of energy, particularly in sedentary individuals.”
“A lot of people are overworked and not sleeping enough,” says researcher Patrick O’Connor. “Exercise is a way for people to feel more energetic. There’s a scientific basis for it, and there are advantages to it compared to things like caffeine and energy drinks.”
According to this study, a slow, easy walk is enough to decrease your fatigue.
“Exercise traditionally has been associated with physical health, but we are quickly learning that exercise has a more holistic effect on the human body and includes effects on psychological health,” Puetz says. “What this means is that in every workout a single step is not just a step closer to a healthier body, but also to a healthier mind.”
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