One way to boost your energy naturally is develop a balanced sleep schedule.

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In a 2007 study at the University of South Carolina at Columbia, 25 experienced swimmers did six timed trials while sticking to an artificial schedule that controlled for variables like sleep, diet and other factors.

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While working that kind of schedule, the only thing I wanted to do in my free time was sleep or sit on the couch and watch TV.

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