Strength- training is essential for building strength and muscle size, but can it boost your metabolic weight as well? Find out what impact training your muscles against resistance has on your resting metabolic rate.
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.
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.
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.
Does drinking more water mean you’ll eat less and consume fewer calories overall? It would be nice if a small habit like drinking water helped us eat less. Find out what new research shows about the link between drinking water, calorie consumption, and weight control.
As you may know, there are two phases of a muscle contraction – the concentric and eccentric portion. Some types of training, like super-slow training, emphasize the eccentric portion of the rep since this creates more muscle damage and greater potential for growth. Could eccentric-focused training also boost your metabolism?
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.
Strength training or endurance training – which is best for weight loss? A recent study looked at this issue. See what science shows about exercise type and the role it plays in fat loss and body composition.
Lately, more studies have shown the importance, from a health standpoint, of getting enough sleep. Now a new study shows even minor amounts of lack of sleep have metabolic consequences and can even impact your body weight. Find out, once again, why sleep is part of the “stay healthy” equation just like exercise and nutrition.
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.
Have you “damaged” your metabolism through excessive calorie restriction? Aggressive calorie restriction can cause a temporary slowdown in metabolism. This article discusses what a damaged metabolism is, what causes it and steps you can take to correct it.
With so many books out there telling you how to boost your metabolism and how important it is to do so, the last thing you want to do is slow yours down. Certain diet and lifestyle habits can cause your metabolic rate to drop. Here are some you should know about.
