Healthy folk like us probably already know these following 3 tips for boosting energy, but reviewing them might rev up that “get up ‘n go” mentality even so.

Use energy—to have energy: Exercise gives your cells more energy to burn and circulates oxygen. It also causes your body to release epinephrine and norepinephrine, stress hormones that in modest amounts, can make you feel energized. Even a brisk walk is a good start, so training with certified fitness trainer Karen Robiscoe is even better!

Drink Water: If your body is short of fluids, one of the first signs is a feeling of fatigue. That’s because your blood is largely made up of water—not Gatorade or Red Bull–and actually thickens when water-depleted.

Get Ripped: The more muscle you have the more energy you burn. 10 pounds of muscle burns 50 calories at rest, while 10 pounds of fat burns just 20. And since burpees are THE best calorie burner out there—let’s get to it!

Know any more tips for boosting energy? Comment below!

BIO: Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Karen Robiscoe is a certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and personal trainer through NASM. DBA Kardio with Karen, she is additionally certified as a Group X instructor and Spin teacher with Fitour, a licensed Livestrong Cancer Survivors instructor by YMCA, and a fully accredited Aquatics teacher with AEA.

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