5-minute Energy

Find more than 200 quick, easy, and effective ways to feel more energized all day long in this handy, take-anywhere guide in the popular 5-Minutes series.

Work, family, volunteering, socializing—people today are busier than ever. Who couldn’t use a boost of energy to help you keep up with all those obligations and activities? With these 200+ simple, yet effective, exercises, you’ll find ways to instantly increase your energy to take on the day—from feeling more alert in the morning, to staving off the dreaded afternoon slump, to having enough momentum left over for the evening while still winding down for a restful night’s sleep.

With fun exercises including striking up a conversation with a stranger, setting positive intentions, dancing while making dinner, and trying something new every day, you’ll find yourself tackling your to-do list with new drive!

Isadora Baum is a freelance writer, certified health coach, and author of 5-Minute Energy and Self-Love Games & Activities. She graduated from Northwestern University and has written for publications such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, LIVESTRONG, Well + Good, Allure, Bustle, SELF, Shape, Health, Allrecipes.com, and more. She loves to stay active with HIIT workouts, boxing, and dance, as well as sing in her spare time, but also can’t resist the opportunity to grab a margarita and go on a new, wild, and unexpected adventure.