Overview
As our life becomes more sedentary, our metabolism gradually decreases, which slows down lipolysis (fat burning) and accelerates proteolysis (protein degradation).
The final result is more fat and less muscle.
This process is controlled by the basal metabolic rate (BMR). If you’re not familiar with BMR, it is a numerical parameter used by physicians and nutritionists to measure the number of calories your body needs to keep the organs functioning.
This number is dependent on several factors, including gender, body type, diet, and degree of physical activity.
I know what you’re thinking, “I heard this information a million times; what can I do about it?”
The answer is: a lot!
How to boost your BMR
There are 4 pillars to boost BMR:
Physical activity
Regular exercise is a fantastic tool to stimulate growth hormones and maintain a high BMR.
In particular, strength training is the most effective approach to prevent muscle atrophy and fat accumulation.
Diet
Spending weeks quarantined at home should be associated with careful supervision of daily caloric intake; however, we tend to maintain the same dietary choices, which is not the best idea.
You see, home quarantine means a decline in physical activity; therefore, you will be consuming more calories than you actually burn.
Instead, switch to a diet comprised of whole foods and eat frequent meals.
Avoid a sedentary lifestyle
A sedentary lifestyle is the number one enemy of a fast metabolism.
This state increases the risk of several debilitating conditions and slows down BMR.
Supplements
Some products have been shown to boost BMR, such as green tea, turmeric, and ginger.
However, make sure you are buying the products from reputable brands to avoid fake or low-quality substances.
Takeaway message
BMR is strictly dependent on the degree of physical activity we get. Therefore, decreased physical activity equals a decline in BMR.
Be sure to make a few changes to prevent this from happening.
If you have any questions about BMR or the tips cited above, feel free to ask in the comment section below.
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