If your metabolism is not running as efficiently as it could, then you are at risk of gaining weight, which in turn puts you at risk of developing other diseases.

‘Boosting your metabolism’ is a bit of a buzz-phrase, and most people are aware that if they ‘boost’ their metabolism they can help reduce bodyfat.

You don’t need to put up with a sluggish metabolism. There are proven ways to increase the rate at which both ingested and stored energy is utilized by the body.

Conversely, certain lifestyle choices (mostly diet and exercise) can cause this rate to diminish, which can make weight management more difficult, if keeping the pounds off is the aim.

You can take the necessary steps to boost your metabolism starting right now. Here are a few helpful tips to do just that. Continue reading →

Our metabolism may slow down as we age, however, this is not a certain fate for everyone, as we do have a large degree of control over our metabolic rate. Below is a list of five tips to help you take control and boost your metabolism. As you read, you’ll find they are quite do-able, regardless of how old you are!

1 – Rev Up Your Workout Routine

One of the best ways to rev up your exercise routine is to indulge in interval training. This is when you ramp up the intensity of your exercise then go back to your normal speed.

For example, walk at a steady pace for five minutes, then walk faster for 60 seconds, go back to your original speed for a minute and a half and do again. Engage in this type of exercising twice a week or more. This strategy causes your body to expend more energy than it would if exercising at a fixed rate. Continue reading →