You often hear that metabolism slows due to loss of muscle tissue with age – but is that the only reason? Read on and find out other reasons why you burn fewer calories as you age and what you can do to keep your metabolism humming.
No doubt about it! Sleep is important for your health, but can not getting enough of it slow your metabolism? Here’s the scoop on sleep and metabolic health.
Are you convinced that you have a slow metabolism because you can’t lose weight? What does that really mean, anyway? Read on and you’ll discover five factors that affect your resting metabolic rate and what you can do to maximize how much energy you burn at rest.
Have you used one of the many online metabolic rate calculators to determine your resting metabolic rate? How accurate are these calculators and is there a better way to measure your metabolic rate and how many calories you need for weight maintenance?
Having a slow metabolism makes it hard to lose weight or even maintain your weight. The last thing we want to do is adopt habits that greatly slow our resting metabolic rate. A study even shows that the bacteria that reside in your gut may impact your resting metabolism and make it harder to lose weight. Find out more.
Does repeated calorie restriction and dieting slow your metabolism? If so, how long will your metabolism stay slow once you return to your normal eating habits? According to a new study, it’s longer than you think.
Have you ever bemoaned the fact that you don’t have a super fast metabolism? While it may sound like a benefit to be able to eat more of what you want without gaining weight, having a souped-up metabolism may actually be detrimental from a health standpoint. Find out why.
Do you dream of being able to supercharge your metabolism? Is it really possible to do that? This article looks at what factors affect your metabolic rate and what you can do, from a natural standpoint, to optimize your metabolism.
Metabolism slows with age. As a result, you have to work a little harder to control your weight. Sleep plays an important role in all aspects of health, especially if you’re physically active. It even impacts muscle recovery after a workout. Read on and find out what role sleep plays in muscle growth and weight control.
You’ve heard about the importance of protein – why you need it and how much you need. Protein helps to fill you up and keep you full longer. A recent study looked at the effects of a high-protein diet on weight gain, body composition and metabolism. Find out what interesting conclusions it drew.
Resistance training should be part of your workout for a number of reasons. Not only does resistance training build strength and muscle mass, it helps preserve bone mass as well. What effects does resistance training have on your metabolism? Can it increase your basal metabolic rate and make it easier for you to control your weight? Find out what research shows.
A fast metabolism makes it easier to control your weight. Some people have a more sluggish one than others. You may think you’re stuck with the metabolism your were born with – but are you? How much do lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play in controlling your metabolic rate? Find out what research shows.
