Want to build muscle and burn fat? Read below to learn how metabolism affects fitness level, and how to give it a boost.
"Metabolism" refers to your body's systems for using energy. This includes breathing, digestion, the building of muscle, and the storage of fat, circulation of blood -- anything that's part of your body's systems for converting energy into... an activity you need to live
Your metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn calories
People with more muscle and less fat generally have a faster metabolic rate.
"Metabolism" refers to your body's systems for using energy. This includes breathing, digestion, the building of muscle, and the storage of fat, circulation of blood -- anything that's part of your body's systems for converting energy into... an activity you need to live
Your metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn calories
People with more muscle and less fat generally have a faster metabolic rate.
As you age, you tend to lose muscle. This results in a metabolic rate that begins declining as early as your twenties -- about 2% per decade.
Genetics & lifestyle affect your metabolism. You cant do much about your genes and age, but you can make lifestyle changes to increase your metabolism.
Strength training can indeed help you lose weight by changing your metabolic rate.
Studies have shown that people who do extreme dieting or eat less than 1,200 calories per day are likely to wind up with a slower metabolic rate.
Genetics & lifestyle affect your metabolism. You cant do much about your genes and age, but you can make lifestyle changes to increase your metabolism.
Strength training can indeed help you lose weight by changing your metabolic rate.
Studies have shown that people who do extreme dieting or eat less than 1,200 calories per day are likely to wind up with a slower metabolic rate.
Even going too long between meals can slow metabolic rate. Its recommended to eat a small healthy meal or snack every 2 to 3 hours. Also, never skip breakfast.
Studies have shown that the body requires more energy to digest high-protein foods, hence your metabolic rate increases.
Happy Pumping!
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