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Week 3. metabolism. What is Metabolism?. Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that take place in the body in order to sustain life Metabolic rate (Basal or resting metabolic rate) refers to the number of calories your body uses at rest just to keep all the vital organs functioning
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Week 3 metabolism
What is Metabolism? • Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that take place in the body in order to sustain life • Metabolic rate (Basal or resting metabolic rate) refers to the number of calories your body uses at rest just to keep all the vital organs functioning • The number of calories that your body burns is directly related to your body composition • For every pound of fat-free mass burns about 14 calories per day at rest
Rev Up Your Metabolism • Daily Regimen Tips: • 30 min exercise per day • Resistance train 3 days a week • Start small • Do not skip meals or eat too few calories, it will slow your metabolism • Never, never skip breakfast • Snack on protein rich food stuffs to prevent cravings
Power Your Metabolism With Protein • Your muscle mass works like a furnace, burning calories and stored fat for energy • The more muscle you have the higher your metabolism, the higher your ,metabolism the faster you burn calories • Protein is essential to maintain and to increase muscle mass
