Metabolism is a term that describes all chemical reactions in the body. These chemical reactions keep the body alive and functioning.
However, the word metabolism is often used interchangeably with metabolic rate, or the number of calories burned. The higher it is, the more calories you burn and the easier it is to lose weight and keep it off.
Having a high metabolism can also give you energy and make you feel better.
Here are 5 simple workout to increase your metabolism.
1. Bulgarian Split Squat
Stand about a foot in front of the bench and place the top of your left foot on it, bending your knee slightly. Keeping the back straight and tightening your abdominal muscles, lean the torso forward slightly and bend your knees to sink down as far as possible, or until the left knee almost touches the ground. Pause and push yourself up by putting weight on your right heel. This is one repetition.
Complete as many repetitions as possible in 30 seconds (per side) and immediately move on to the next exercise.
2. Pushup and Reverse Shoulder Press
Place hands slightly more than shoulder-width apart on the floor and extend feet back so that the body forms a straight line from head to toe; then push your buttocks up by extending your arms. From that position, bend your elbows to lower your head until it almost touches the floor. Push yourself up again by extending your arms; then return to the starting position. This is one repetition.
Complete as many repetitions as possible in 30 seconds and move immediately to the next exercise.
3. Single-Leg Floor Tapping
Stand up straight, weight on your right leg, lean forward from your hips and keep your back straight. At the same time, reach for the floor with your left hand while making a straight line with your back with your left leg. Pause and return to the starting position. This is one repetition. Perform all the repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.
Complete as many repetitions as possible in 30 seconds (per side) and move immediately to the next exercise.
4. Walkout with Alternating Shoulder Tap
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides. Keep your legs extended and your abdominal muscles tightened. Place your hands on the floor in front of your feet and walk forward with your hands until you are in a high plank position. Bring the right hand to the left shoulder, lower your hand back to the floor; then repeat with the left hand to the right shoulder, keeping your hips and body still; then walk your hands back to your feet and come back to standing. This is one repetition.
Complete as many repetitions as possible in 30 seconds and move immediately to the next exercise.
5. Bridge on bench
Lie on the floor and place the heels of your feet on the bench. Then push your hips up and press into the bench with your heels. Tighten your abdominal and gluteal muscles and come back down with your buttocks. This is one repetition.
Complete as many repetitions as possible in 30 seconds.
