Essentially, metabolism is the speed at which the motor of our body is running and the rate can be referred to as the amount of calories we burn per day. Approximate 60 to 75 percent of energy is used by the body in such activities when we are at rest or sleeping.

There are many ways you can boost your metabolism which include: not skipping meals, exercising everyday especially in the morning before breakfast, drinking plenty of water, eating foods with a high nutritional value, avoiding alcohol and sugar-laden foods, not fasting, and strengthening your bones and muscles to increase lean muscle tissue.

I recommend drinking green tea before exercising 30-60 mins before breakfast and then make sure you eat a snack if exercising longer or a well-balanced meal of protein, good fats and carbohydrates.

Workout schedule

Monday 30min run/walk alternating every 2mins
Tuesday rest day
Wednesday 20-30min core or pilates strengthening session. Check out your local leisure centre or even a good quality youtube clip
Thursday 45min run/walk alternating every 2mins
Friday 30min swim focusing on breathing both sides of your body in freestyle
Saturday rest day
Sunday 60min bike ride on road or mountain bike on hilly route

Monday 30min run/walk alternating every 5mins
Tuesday rest day
Wednesday 20-30min core or pilates strengthening session. Check out your local leisure centre or even a good quality youtube clip
Thursday 30min swim focusing on breathing both sides of your body in freestyle include some short sprints eg. 25-50m with equal amount of rest that it takes you to swim the distance
Friday rest day
Saturday 60-90min bike ride on road or mountain bike before brekky
Sunday 30min power walk before brekky

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