Energy-boosting workout

Thought exercise was energy-sapping? Think again. Try this energy-boosting workout for a new lease of life.

If you don’t feel like you’ve got the energy to push yourself through sprints or an interval workout, don’t ditch the gym altogether. On those days when your batteries are running a little low, hit the weights for a fat-blasting session that’ll leave you feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

Opt for the heaviest weights you can manage to keep the effort high, but perform 5 reps only of each exercise. Take 30-45 seconds’ rest after each move has been completed once. Repeat four more times.

We Heart living – workouts for women – Split squat

Split squat

Instructions

Stand with one foot a large step in front of the other, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

Bend both knees to about 90 degrees, lowering yourself until your back knee is just above the floor.

Push back up to the start and repeat.

Top tip:

Keep your upper body upright, ensuring you don’t lean forwards