All-Day Energy: How to Increase Energy Midday

Learn how martial arts can help you keep your energy level high all day

By Paige Greenfield

Why energize

To nail your afternoon presentation to department heads

10-minute energy boosting fitness workout

Martial arts

Why it works

As you slide into that midafternoon slump, you need a mental pick-me-up as much as a physical one. "Martial arts give you energy because they increase focus," says Jennifer Cassetta, a second-degree black belt instructor at World Martial Arts Center in New York City. "You're challenging yourself to remember these new moves and combinations."

Last updated: January 16, 2010 Issue date: May 2007

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