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Lack of Energy

Mid-workout energy slumps happen to even the most committed exercisers. You start out good and energized, when all of a sudden your energy plummets and you have to drag yourself through the rest of your workout. There are a lot of things that you do that can affect your energy, taking the proper steps will keep you from heading to the locker room early.

Food
A well-balanced diet is necessary for everyone, but it becomes even more important when you're exercising. If you start to crash mid-workout, what you did or didn't eat beforehand could be to blame. Proper planning of your meals and snacks will give your body steady fuel. Eating too heavy of a meal before your workout can leave you feeling slow and sluggish, while skipping a meal deprives your body of the fuel it needs to finish your workout. Everyone is different but it is recommended to eat a small snack about an hour and a half before hitting the gym.

Rest Up
Rest means both sleep and workout recovery. Make sure you are getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night, or your progress and energy levels will suffer.

Not giving your body enough rest for recovery after workouts can be just as detrimental. Your muscles need time to rest and repair themselves, so take a day off in between strength training session to allow your muscles to heal and your joints to relax. Overtraining can not only lead to fatigue, but it can set your up for injuries.

Lack of Carbs
Carbohydrates are your body's number one source of fuel, powering everything from your brain to your muscles. If there are not enough carbs in your system to provide your exercising muscles with energy, your performance and energy will suffer. Choose healthy carbs like whole grains and fruits and vegetables to fuel your body at all times- during a workout and at rest.

Dehydration
When you exercise, sweating cools your body down, which is why it is so important to replenish that fluid you are losing. It is recommended to drink water before and after your workout, while also drinking a few ounces every 15-20 minutes of exercise. Don’t wait for thirst to set in- if you are thirsty, your body is telling you it is already dehydrated.

The main key to avoiding hitting the energy wall is finding out why you’re hitting it in the first place. Take a good look at your habits, make some changes and keep yourself energized and running strong each time you hit the gym.