Slow metabolism is basically rooted to genetics and will only worsen if a person with slow metabolism does not perform any physical activity on a regular basis.
Breaking a sweat does not need to be hard and should actually be fun. There are many types of exercise to increase metabolism and if combined with a healthy diet, results will be achieved in no time at all.
1. Aerobic exercise
Performing aerobic exercises should be done daily for at least 30 minutes or as long as 60 minutes. It is best to perform cardio work or any aerobic exercise first thing in the morning, as the body will consume stored fat.
If possible, do aerobic exercises during the evening before or even after dinner (around 2-3 hours after the meal). However, try not doing the same routine everyday, as you might eventually get bored or risk some parts of your body to injury due to continued stress.
There are many types of aerobic exercise. Here are some of the most popular.
running, cycling/biking, swimming, cross-country skiing, basketball, jumping rope, roller skating, brisk walking, dancing.
In addition, aerobic exercise can be performed with machines such as treadmills, stair-steppers, cycles and rowing machines.
2. Resistance training
Resistance training is a form of exercise that boosts metabolism and will work wonders if done with cardio work.
Through resistance training, the body becomes a calorie-burning machine, while in cardio work the body burns calories only during the duration of the workout.
Lifting weights for an hour will help the body burn calories for the entire day. Studies have shown that women that engaged in resistance training for 15 weeks boosted the rate of their metabolism by 15% of 1% per week.
All in all, being active by exercising is an effective way to increase metabolism and eventually lose weight. Choose a workout that can be done on a regular basis and more importantly fun to do.
