If a group of people eat the same amount of food, workout over the same period of time and perform similar exercise routines, the ones with faster metabolism would lose more weight than the others. Learning the best ways to increase metabolism can make a big difference for your weight loss program.
Medical Daily shared some of the most effective ways to increase metabolism. Hopefully, these tips can help you burn more calories and lose weight faster than before.
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1. Lift Weights
Lifting weights is one of the best ways to increase metabolism. Weightlifting helps build muscles, burn a lot of calories and boost metabolism by as much as 15 percent.
2. Intense Cardio Exercises
Running, walking and other common cardio exercises can only burn calories while you are performing them. "Try high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which involves putting full effort into an exercise for a shorter time period," Medical Daily advises. This can help boost your metabolism and burn calories for up to 36 hours after finishing your exercise.
3. Small But Frequent Meals
Eating small but frequent meals can help you lose weight without feeling starved. Just make sure to stay away from meals with lots of sodium, fats, oil and sugar.
4. Eat Spicy Food
"On average, studies have shown that spicy foods can increase your metabolic rate by about 8 percent," Medical Daily shares. Aside from getting a metabolism boost, eating spicy foods can also provide your body the extra energy it needs.
5. Eat More Protein
One of the best ways to increase metabolism is to eat different kinds of food that are rich in protein such as eggs, beans, fish, poultry and lean meat. "Adding protein to your diet and exercising can help you increase your muscle mass, thereby enhancing your metabolism," Healthy Eating explains.
