6 Things That Affect How Many Calories You Burn
The bedrock of any effective toning program is the ability to raise BMR (basal metabolic rate). The largest percentage of calories burned comes from your BMR.
The main problem here, though, is that you may be lost amongst all the marketing claims. Doesn't it seem like every new product comes with a novel way to increase calories burned?
So without further ado, here are some things that really affect BMR and fat loss:
1. How old you are. One of the first things that happens as you age is muscle loss. And this translates into less calories burned. The best way to prevent this is with resistance training. Now keep in mind that resistance training doesn't necessarily have to be done in a gym.
2. Muscle mass proportion. Having a solid base of lean muscle tissue will ensure a powerful basal metabolic rate. And if you eat enough vitamins and minerals, the mitochondria (energy producers) within your cells will work full force.
3. Coming down with a fever. Strangely, getting sick also raises your BMR, although temporarily. Having said that, please do not try to get a fever just to burn some extra calories.
4. Stress hormones. The release of stress hormones, mainly from the adrenals, will also increase the amount of calories you burn. Keep in mind, however, that over the long run stress will have a negative impact through a suppressed immune system and muscle loss.
5. Changes in ambient temperature. When you move into a hot or cold environment, your body burns extra calories while adjusting. Tip: swimming is a great way to burn lots of calories.
6. Fasting. Fasting decreases BMR much faster than most women realize. In a very short amount of time, your metabolism could dip dramatically. The key here is to be in a slightly negative caloric state and to eat every couple of hours. Doing so will minimize the damage.
Knowing what effects your BMR will bring you many steps closer to the lean and sexy body of your dreams. The key here is to ignore all the hype and to seek out reliable sources of information. After all, it's the facts that will help you reach your goal. - 17273
The main problem here, though, is that you may be lost amongst all the marketing claims. Doesn't it seem like every new product comes with a novel way to increase calories burned?
So without further ado, here are some things that really affect BMR and fat loss:
1. How old you are. One of the first things that happens as you age is muscle loss. And this translates into less calories burned. The best way to prevent this is with resistance training. Now keep in mind that resistance training doesn't necessarily have to be done in a gym.
2. Muscle mass proportion. Having a solid base of lean muscle tissue will ensure a powerful basal metabolic rate. And if you eat enough vitamins and minerals, the mitochondria (energy producers) within your cells will work full force.
3. Coming down with a fever. Strangely, getting sick also raises your BMR, although temporarily. Having said that, please do not try to get a fever just to burn some extra calories.
4. Stress hormones. The release of stress hormones, mainly from the adrenals, will also increase the amount of calories you burn. Keep in mind, however, that over the long run stress will have a negative impact through a suppressed immune system and muscle loss.
5. Changes in ambient temperature. When you move into a hot or cold environment, your body burns extra calories while adjusting. Tip: swimming is a great way to burn lots of calories.
6. Fasting. Fasting decreases BMR much faster than most women realize. In a very short amount of time, your metabolism could dip dramatically. The key here is to be in a slightly negative caloric state and to eat every couple of hours. Doing so will minimize the damage.
Knowing what effects your BMR will bring you many steps closer to the lean and sexy body of your dreams. The key here is to ignore all the hype and to seek out reliable sources of information. After all, it's the facts that will help you reach your goal. - 17273
About the Author:
Author Katherine Crawford, a Harvard exercise physiologist and recent flabby arms sufferer, teaches women how to get skinny arms. Learn how to get sexy and toned arms by exploring her blog about how to get rid of flabby arms now!
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