Women's Health magazine put together five strategies for combating fatigue and maintaining sounds energy levels throughout the day. Give them a shot and you'll be well on your way towards ultimate rest and relaxation!

Give Yourself a Visual Aid In a study published by the Journal of Neurophysiology, one group of participants exercised a finger for a month, while another group just imagined exercising it. Without even lifting a finger, the visualizing group improved the digit's strength by 22 percent, while the group that exercised got a 30 percent boost. Next time you're feeling low on gumption, create a pretty picture for yourself like finishing your 3 mile run with triumph and in record time!

Think Premium Thoughts "I shouldn't have done that. I'm really going to regret this." It's tempting to give into the negative thoughts that enter your brain. But they don't make us any less stressed. There's no sense in dwelling on them so combat them with positive thoughts instead like "I'll get 'em next time!" or "It's just part of the learning process!"

Pump Up the Jams You betcha! Music not only invigorates you but it also can help you sleep and reduce stress levels. A study at York St. John University in the UK found that people who listened to music while holding a dumbbell straight out in front of them were able to hold it 10 percent longer than those who heard nothing in the background. So, turn up your volume!

Expand Your Mind The benefits of meditation are endless! It not only lowers your heart rate but also eases muscle tension and provides a burst of endorphins that makes you feel happier and more alert. For two or three minutes every hour or so, tear yourself away from your computer screen, close your eyes or find a pleasant spot to focus on, and breathe deeply and slowly, paying attention only to your breathing. When you're at the bottom of an exhalation, gently contract your lower abs to push every bit of air out, then allow your lungs to slowly fill again. Just exist and relax...

Yogic Breathing "The Breath of Fire" gives you an instant boost of energy. Try it using these five easy steps:

1. Start by sitting with your spine erect and your chin tucked in. Place both hands on your abdomen, one above your navel and the other just below.
2. Exhale forcefully through your nose while contracting your abs in and up.
3. Inhale through your nose and feel your abdomen expand.
4. Quickly exhale again, lightly pressing your hands against your belly. Aim to create a steady rhythm with your breathing.
5. Start with one breath per second, and gradually increase the speed to three breaths per second. Try to work up to 50 breaths at a time.