A barre instructor says this five-minute no-equipment routine will give you an energy boost—I put it to the test

Woman holds back of office chair, twists and lunges.

It's normal to experience slumps in energy throughout the day, particularly if you're staring at a computer screen. My usual solution is caffeine or a sugary snack, but the energy boost is often short-lived and I end up feeling more lethargic in the long run.

So, is there another solution? One of my favourite fitness instructors, Mara Cimatoribus, recently shared a five-minute workout that is designed to provide a natural boost of energy.