how do you speed up metabolism?
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There are several ways to increase metabolism but lets look at the factors that drive your metabolism first.
1. Genetics - you have very little control, but you are not a prisoner of your genes.
2. Lean Muscle Mass - this one throws most people off because women think, oh no I dont want muscles and men think I guess I have to look like a body builder. Lean muscle mass is simply your weight minus the weight of your organs, bones, fluids and fat. You increase lean muscle mass primarily through eating properly, resistance exercise, and a lifestyle that doesnt promote catabolizing activites (smoking, heavy drinking and drug use)
3. Frequency of meals - the more meals the more the metabolic processes take place in your body and the faster your metabolism.
4. Water Intake - dehydration is a major drag on metabolism.
Most people are dehydrated and they dont know it.
5. Sleep - getting enough rest allows the body to function at a higher metabolic level.
Before beginning any program to speed up your metabolism its important to know what your RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) is. This is essentially your metabolism because its the number of calories you burn from normal everyday activities.
The goal is always to make this number as high as possible, because the higher your RMR its is more likely you will be lean or thin.
There is more in this article, including the most important factors that influence RMR or metabolism.
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http://www.jtfit.com/metabolism
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Exercise, even if it's short walks. Give it a try. Good luck.
Cardio and weight training are very good - as well as drinking water.
i heard if you excerise and if you drink green tea.
Lots of exercise, lots of water and healthy foods, and a little coffee.
Exercise. As we age, our metabolism slows down which means weight gain. Ever noticed young people are usually (not all the time) slimmer than older people?
Exercise. Cardio is best, but lifting weights is a better way to build your resting metabolism. Try it. Get a trainer and pump up your metabolism. Don't try any of those pills you see on TV. They'll kill ya.
Exercise and.you wouldn't believe it, but, eating more times a day will speed up your metabolism. Of course, in moderation though
Exercise. I am going to Curves and it is wonderful. I also have cut back on the carbs and I feel like I have a lot more energy.
-Eat 5-6 small meals a day (totals up to what you usually eat a day)
-More muscle = faster metabolism
-Drink at least 124oz. water a day
-limit simple sugars and saturated fats
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6+ yrs workout experience and extensive research
There are two ways to speed up your metabolism, exercise and diet.
For diet, you need to increase the frequency of the meals you eat. Eat several meals a day, so that you body constantly knows that it has food coming in. As a result your body will burn what you put into as fuel constantly, as compared to only eat a few meals will make the body think it is in starvation mode and needs to hoard the food and store it as fat.
As for exercise, the key to increasing your metabolism through exercise is to do a lot of resistance exercise, since resistance exercise builds muscle and muscle has a higher metabolism than other body cells and as a result of add muscle, you'll increase you metabolic rate. Cardiovascular exercise also helps, but it will only help speed up your metabolism for a few short hours following your exercise session.
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