How to Boost Metabolism with Small Changes

Boosting the metabolism helps to burn fat, even when the body is at rest. Aerobic exercise for 30 minutes a day is the usual recommendation for people who want to increase the rate at which their body burns energy, but some people either do not have the time or the physical endurance for that rate of exercise.
People who are recuperating from an illness, or who have been sedentary, may not be able to keep up with a sustained program of physical activity. Research has found that they can still benefit from short bursts of high intensity exercise to boost the metabolism. The health benefits of boosting metabolism include helping the body to process sugar, which helps to cut the risk of diabetes.

Research by Professor James Timmons at the Heriot-Watt University of Edinburgh, Scotland demonstrated that high intensity interval training (HIT) helps sedentary volunteers to boost metabolism.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Even three minutes of intense exercise can give the metabolism a boost. Incorporate short bursts of activity as often as possible during the day to boost metabolism and burn sugar from the system.

2. Get up an move around by using a stationary bike, walking of a treadmill, running in place, dancing, jumping jacks or any other activity you can think of for a quick workout.

3. Drink lots of water to boost metabolism.

4. Drink beverage on ice because cold drinks help to burn calories.

5. Eat small meals through the day to keep the metabolism going.

6. Eat spicy foods because they can boost metabolism.

7. Eat lot of protein because digesting protein burns calories.

8. Drink black coffee or tea because caffeine helps to burn calories.

Tips & Warnings

• Information not intended as medical advice.