It’s been two months since the New Year; it’s amazing how time flies. Whilst the majority of the ‘new year, new me’ influx of people have left the gym, you have decided to stay or continue with your usual regime, well done!

As many of us Londoners work long hours, have little sleep and still want to participant in gym activities we sometimes can find that we are lacking in energy.  This in turn leaves us struggling to complete a whole gym session. Not to worry, this is very common and many of us often complain of energy loss at least once during a workout.

Tiredness can be caused by many factors such as a lack of sleep, dietary intake, lifestyle and certain disorders. Below we have detailed a number of dietary supplements which can help assist in energy and help you finish a gym workout without feeling ‘tired’.

Jarrow green defense is a functional greens powder formula rich in phytonutrients such as chlorophyll, polyphenols, carotenoids and many other antioxidants. Green defense is a unique powder which can aid in assisting the body to achieve natural energy.

Nature’s Answer green tea is a great source of antioxidants such as catechins and flavonoids. Studies have shown that the caffeine content in green tea can improve physical performance by mobilizing fatty acids from fat tissues and making these accessible to use as energy during a workout. Similarly, two review studies showed that green tea increased physical performance by 11-12% on average. This should hopefully leave you in good stead for your workouts in the future!

Remember nourish your body with nutrients