energyElevate yourSense that autumnal slump coming on?Replenish your reserves with these expert tipsOlivia’s
workout
wonder food
Beetroot. ‘It increases performance
during short bursts of intense
activity and eases sore muscles, too.’WAKE UP
YOUR WORKOUT
Feeling zonked? Skip the cup
of java for a jog or a few boxing
jabs. Although exercising might
be the last thing on your weary mind, it helps
increase energy levels by boosting blood and
oxygen flow around your body, releasing
those feel-good endorphins and even
improving sleep quality. Celebrity personal
trainer Olivia Cooney says boxing is her
energy-giving, go-to workout. ‘It gets my heart
going, improves my endurance and helps me
de-stress at the end of the day,’ says Olivia.
‘Focus on speed and intensity as these short,
sharp bursts really elevate your heart rate.’1
THInK fAST
Feeling sleepy? Peepers closing?
Make your brain work faster.
A study carried out at Princeton
University in the States found that
when people read written statements
quicker, it made them feel more
energetic and boosted their mood.
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PErfEcT YoUr PoSTUrE
All you slouchers, sit up tall,
engage your core, keep your
ribcage lifted and legs uncrossed. This
will allow you to inhale more oxygen
and increase circulation.3
PoP A PlAnT In YoUr offIcE
Plants absorb carbon dioxide and
fatigue-inducing pollutants. Plus,
they’ve also been shown to improve
concentration and productivity by 47%.4
Do A DoWnWArD Dog
OK, so you might get strange
glances from your colleagues, but
this popular yoga move will send blood
to your brain for an instant energy blast.5
TUrn UP THE HEAT
You might think a cold blast will
jolt you awake, but in fact lower
body temperatures say, ‘It’s time to
sleep.’ Throw on a jumper to fight
that drowsy feeling.TrY onE of olIVIA’S
rEcHArgIng roUTInES:
>> 25 x jab cross punches
followed by 4 burpees x 3
>> 25 x uppercut punches
followed by 10 sit-ups x 3
>> 25 x hook punches followed
by 10 press-ups x 3FIVE FAST ENERGY FIXES