Do you feel tired and wiped out and unproductive when you get home? It could be your lifestyle. Here are 6 habits that often lead to excessive fatigue and how to identify and correct them.
If you’re feeling constantly tired, you might be tempted to take supplements to help you feel more energetic. Can dietary supplements help with fatigue? Here’s why you should approach this idea with skepticism.
Of course, you’re familiar with exercise fatigue – the burning in your muscles and feeling that you have to stop – but have you ever wonder why you become fatigued? This article discusses exercise fatigue – the role your brain plays and why you often stop before your fuel supplies are spent.
You fatigue quickly during high-intensity exercise because you rely more on anaerobic energy pathways, which operate without oxygen, to supply your muscles with ATP. Learn more.
Iron is a critical part of the hemoglobin molecule that carries oxygen to tissues during exercise. A group of researchers recently looked at the role iron plays in exercise performance in women. Can iron supplements help women athletes perform better? Find out what research shows.
Exercise may feel uncomfortable, especially when you’re really challenging yourself. Are there ways to reduce the perception of how hard exercise feels so you feel more comfortable or can perform a little longer or harder? Discover four ways to make exercise feel easier that are supported by research.
High-intensity workouts can be exhausting, especially if you do them for a long period of time. Have you ever felt you needed a nap after a high-intensity workout and just don’t have the energy to get on with your busy day? You might even wake up the next morning feeling tired, especially if you work out more intensely than you’re used to.
Do you experience afternoon fatigue as your energy levels drop throughout the day and you start to feel tired? It could be your diet. Here are six dietary mistakes that can cause you to feel fatigued during the day and how to correct them.
What are you drinking to stay hydrated when you exercise? There are a number of commercial sports drinks out there. This article discusses the different types, how they differ and whether you really need them.
To maximize strength and lean body mass, you need to challenge your muscles. That means lifting heavier weights. Does this mean high-rep workouts have no benefits? Definitely not. Discover the benefits of lifting lighter and doing more high-rep resistance during some training sessions
How does exercising in the heat impact your performance? Does it cause you to fatigue more quickly? Find out more about exercising in hot and humid environments, how and why it affects your workout and tips for staying safe and improving performance.
You slept very little last night and feel exhausted. Still, you feel obligated to fit in a workout. Should you exercise when you’re sleep-deprived or take a day off? Find out why it’s better to rest and recover for a day rather than “push through” a workout when you’re feeling exhausted.
