The Truth About Metabolism
December 13th, 2006 | 486 views
When you exercise, your body requires more energy so your metabolism increases in order to supply it. Aerobic exercise that increases the heart rate can raise metabolism while you’re exercising—while also reducing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass. Experts recommend at least 20 minutes of continued aerobic exercise (like running, biking, badminton and dancing) that keeps your heart rate up.
| Metabolism is simply the process your body goes through to turn calories into energy, but the term is often misused. See if you can separate fact from fiction below. |
1. Skinny people have a faster metabolism
FICTION When you eat less or skip meals, your body thinks it’s starving, so it slows down your metabolism to make the calories you do take in last longer. If you want to lose weight, keep your metabolism steady by choosing foods with fewer calories (pretzels instead of chips) rather than eating less or skipping meals.
3. Your body’s metabolic rate is different at different times of the day
FACT Your metabolism is slowest when you are sleeping and fastest after eating or exercising. That’s why breakfast is important—eating in the morning tells your body that it’s time to start burning calories. If you don’t eat, your metabolism will still operate in night mode (slowly!).
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