Here are some quick ways you can do to get enough energy to remain active as quoted from MSNHealth, Friday (20/01/2012), among others:
1. Eat a balanced diet
Unless a person exercising for 1 hour or more, then it does not need to eat more calories or eat special foods to increase energy. A balanced diet will give most people enough energy for physical activity.
Eat the recommended amount or a portion of each food group. Experts recommend the food guide pyramid based on age, gender, and amount of daily physical activity.
Food groups are:
a. Meat or meat substitutes.
b. Of milk.
c. Fruits and vegetables.
d. Grains, such as bread and pasta.
e. A limited amount of fat and sugar.
2. Drinking a lot of fluids
Many people do not drink enough fluids to compensate for perspiration by physical activity. Some things you can do to avoid dehydration, among others:
a. Drink plenty of water before, during, and after physical activity.
b. Consuming sports drinks, if it will be exercising for more than an hour, and try to drink at least every 15-20 minutes.
c. Avoid beverages containing caffeine or alcohol. They increase dehydration.
d. In very hot weather, you should do extra precautions to prevent dehydration.
e. If dizziness or very tired, then stop exercising.
3. Rest Enough
If you feel weak and tired but not sick then the things you should do include:
a. Short runs and fast for 5-10 minutes can give you plenty of energy or other mild physical activity.
b. Gradually increasing exercise activities can give you more energy.
c. Avoiding drugs that can cause fatigue, such as sedatives, cold and allergy medications.
d. Eating a balanced diet can give you more energy. Do not skip meals, especially breakfast.
e. Abstain from alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine.
f. Reduce watching TV.
g. Getting a good night's sleep.
If you feel weak and tired due to colds or flu then the things you should do include:
a. Getting extra rest when sick.
b. Return slowly to undergo daily activities.
c. Drink plenty of fluids so as not to become dehydrated. [detik]
