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4 Ways To Drink More Water & Boost Your Metabolism

As I have discussed in previous articles there are a number of ways to improve your metabolic rate. Changes to your diet, exercise and overall lifestyle all help. In this article I discuss the importance of drinking water to boost your metabolism. People can survive much longer without food than without water. If the body is deprived of water or fluids in general, the liver begins to retain fluids. When the body goes into water retention mode, it does not concentrate on other important bodily functions, including burning calories and burning fat. Your weight will increase because of this … [Read more...]

3 Tips To Compensate For A Slowing Metabolism

Since writing this article I have revisited the topic of eating and metabolism.  At the time of writing I thought that eating more frequently could boost your metabolism.  However, after further reading I have realised that my initial assumption was wrong.  For the full details you can read my up to date article on how eating affects your metabolism. ----- As you age it is likely that your metabolism slows down and we need less calories. You therefore need to compensate for this or you will gain weight. Below are a number of suggestions to help you do this: 1) MAKE SMARTER FOOD … [Read more...]

5 Spicy Foods To Boost Your Metabolism

Since writing this article I have revisited the topic of eating and metabolism.  At the time of writing I thought that eating more frequently could boost your metabolism.  However, after further reading I have realised that my initial assumption was wrong.  For the full details you can read my up to date article on how eating affects your metabolism. ----- Are you one of those people who orders chicken chicken with the mild, lemon sauce? I know I am. However, if you do this you may be missing out on a simple secret that will help boost your metabolism. So what is this secret? … [Read more...]

3 Ways To Effectively Incorporate Super Foods Into Your Diet

Since writing this article I have revisited the topic of eating and metabolism.  At the time of writing I thought that eating more frequently could boost your metabolism.  However, after further reading I have realised that my initial assumption was wrong.  For the full details you can read my up to date article on how eating affects your metabolism. ----- Many people are sceptical regarding the idea that there are super foods out there which burn fat and boost your metabolism. On the one hand these sceptics have a point because a diet consisting of a single food is not good for you and … [Read more...]

Diet & Exercise: The Keys To Physical Fitness

To become fit and healthy you need to take positive steps towards changing your lifestyle. This involves increasing the amount of physical activity you do and eating the correct foods. Eating a healthier diet can reduce the possibility of high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, whilst keeping physically fit can strengthen your immune system and promote bone density which in turn reduces the risk of osteoporosis. First, you need to measure your current health level and the amount of exercise you perform each day. For example, do you walk to work every day? What do you eat for your … [Read more...]

Fitness Equipment Advice

With the introduction of more and more fitness equipment to assist your exercise routine you can no longer use the excuses that you have no knowledge or motivation to exercise. Fitness equipment can both ease the process and improve the speed that you see results. But where should you start? There are lots of pieces of fitness equipment available. Your first step is to pick the correct piece of equipment to meet your fitness targets. Some machines will help you improve your cardiovascular fitness whereas others will help you improve your muscles. However, remember that you can never rush the … [Read more...]

Incorporating Physical Fitness Into Your Lifestyle

Physical fitness is quite difficult to define and the reasons behind being physically fit will vary from person to person. Some will use physical fitness to boost their confidence levels. Others may have to maintain a certain level of physical fitness because of sporting activities. Whatever the reason, incorporating physical fitness into your daily life is something everyone should be considering. Before you carry on reading this article you have to realise that improving your physical fitness is your responsibility. Even if those around you urge you to exercise and eat a proper diet, it … [Read more...]

What To Expect From A Personal Fitness Trainer

Motivation is the driving force behind fitness training. If you are motivated you are likely to train regularly, exert yourself more and enjoy your workouts more. However, motivating yourself can be the hardest part, especially if you are just starting out with your fitness training. Exercising does not show immediate results, so you may lose heart if you do not see immediate improvements. Even if you are not a beginner, exercising continuously and following the same routine can get boring. One solution to avoid this situation and keep yourself motivated is to use the services of a personal … [Read more...]

The Benefits Of Fitness Training

Fitness training is becoming an ever more popular pastime. You yourself may attend fitness classes three or four times a week, maybe after work or at the weekends. For many it has become customary to to participate in regular fitness training without actually thinking about the benefits of such activities? One benefit is that fitness training can increase your energy levels. When you exercise your heart has to work harder to pump blood around your body. Over time the strength of your heart will increase and it will be able to pump more blood and provide more energy to your body when … [Read more...]