Do 20 quick belly breaths for energy

Take short, brisk breaths through your nose for 20 seconds.

Why it helps

Brisk breathing can feel like a quick jolt of energy. It is a short exercise to use when you feel flat.

How to do it

1. Sit upright with relaxed shoulders.
2. Breathe quickly in and out through your nose with your belly pumping.
3. Do 20 breaths, then breathe normally.

Make it easier

Do 10 breaths at a gentle pace.

Make it harder

Do three rounds with a rest between.

Skip if you are pregnant, have asthma or heart concerns, or feel dizzy; ask a doctor.