So many people these days are wondering about the most efficient way to keep their metabolism going and at the same time are looking for results that are permanent. The answer to this question is not that difficult as we will begin to examine.
To start off, most people associate aerobic activity with weight loss when they picture the exercise portion of a weight loss program. You know, the classic fitness instructor in leggings leading out a fitness class, ‘One and two…’ While this view is not wrong it is only half of the battle.
While aerobic activity does burn fat and spikes the metabolism that spike isn’t permanent. You need some other way to keep your metabolic rate higher than average all of the time. This way your body will burn calories more efficiently allowing you to eat more food and also burn more calories at rest. For this you need more lean muscle mass because fat does not burn calories. It just sits there.
The most efficient way to add more muscle mass to your body is through a light weight training program for the beginner or light calisthenics if you don’t have weights of any kind. There are also other creative ideas for those who don’t have weights or don’t want to join a gym for some reason, whether it be finances or a lack of self-esteem.
As a note to any women who are wondering…no, you will not look like a bodybuilder. I can back this up with a number of reasons.
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