Are you a beginner swimmer, who is trying to work out how to burn more calories to improve your fitness? Then this is the article for you!
First of all, do you know what we mean by metabolism? The metabolism is a combination of biochemical reactions that take place inside your cells to generate the energy your body requires.
When we talk about metabolism we are referring to two very important concepts. The first is the concept of your basal metabolism that corresponds to the number of calories your body burns at rest; in other words, your basal metabolism is the minimum amount of energy required to maintain vital functions and stay awake. The second concept is your level of activity or, in other words, the calories burned during any kind of activity.
How does your metabolism change? First of all, you need to know that it slows down by 10% every 10 years after the age of 40. Secondly, genetics play a key role, so this rate also depends on factors written in your DNA. Thirdly, gender is also extremely important. Women have a slower metabolism than men; this is due to the fact that men have more muscle mass that burns more calories.
How can you speed up your basal metabolism and hence burn more calories?
1. Work out at the gym. Increasing your muscle…
