We all blame our metabolism for that extra bit of weight we carrying. But NO MORE! Here are three ways to fire up your metabolism.
1. Add short burst resistance training sessions to your workout program.
You can do this in only 15 minutes per day, three times per week, using only bodyweight exercises and dumbbell exercises in the comfort of your own home. A recent study in a medical journal reported resistance training can boost metabolism by 10% and increase post-exercise fat burning by 100%! That’s double your fat burning from resistance training – so ignore those experts who say “only cardio burns fat”. Don’t miss out on the benefits of short burst resistance training.
2. Add short burst interval training to your workout program
Forget the slow, boring cardio. Interval training is far superior to traditional, never ending cardio sessions for boosting metabolism. The latest research from Australia showed that interval training resulted in more belly fat weight loss than long, slow cardio. In fact, the long, slow cardio group didn't lose any weight – AND this study was done in women...so it’s not just the best way for men to lose belly fat, but for women as well.
Once you finish your traditional cardio workout, your metabolism quickly returns to normal. But not for short burst interval training! Doing intervals help your body burn more calories for hours and hours after the short exercise session. You can do intervals inside with bodyweight exercises, on your favorite cardio machine, or outside in the fresh air with speed walking, hill walking, running or biking.
Resistance training and interval training are the 1-2 punch of short burst exercise that blowtorches fat off your body by increasing your metabolism.
3. Eat 6 small mini-meals each day, rather than 1-2 large meals.
One study showed that eating 6 times per day was associated with eating fewer calories per day, lowering cholesterol levels, and even helps you burn more calories – by boosting your metabolism.
Have a fruit or vegetable at each meal to help fill you up and maintain your mental and physical energy all day long. Avoid high-sugar snacks – as those will eventually put you to sleep for they only drain your energy.
1. Add short burst resistance training sessions to your workout program.
You can do this in only 15 minutes per day, three times per week, using only bodyweight exercises and dumbbell exercises in the comfort of your own home. A recent study in a medical journal reported resistance training can boost metabolism by 10% and increase post-exercise fat burning by 100%! That’s double your fat burning from resistance training – so ignore those experts who say “only cardio burns fat”. Don’t miss out on the benefits of short burst resistance training.
2. Add short burst interval training to your workout program
Forget the slow, boring cardio. Interval training is far superior to traditional, never ending cardio sessions for boosting metabolism. The latest research from Australia showed that interval training resulted in more belly fat weight loss than long, slow cardio. In fact, the long, slow cardio group didn't lose any weight – AND this study was done in women...so it’s not just the best way for men to lose belly fat, but for women as well.
Once you finish your traditional cardio workout, your metabolism quickly returns to normal. But not for short burst interval training! Doing intervals help your body burn more calories for hours and hours after the short exercise session. You can do intervals inside with bodyweight exercises, on your favorite cardio machine, or outside in the fresh air with speed walking, hill walking, running or biking.
Resistance training and interval training are the 1-2 punch of short burst exercise that blowtorches fat off your body by increasing your metabolism.
3. Eat 6 small mini-meals each day, rather than 1-2 large meals.
One study showed that eating 6 times per day was associated with eating fewer calories per day, lowering cholesterol levels, and even helps you burn more calories – by boosting your metabolism.
Have a fruit or vegetable at each meal to help fill you up and maintain your mental and physical energy all day long. Avoid high-sugar snacks – as those will eventually put you to sleep for they only drain your energy.
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