Get the benefits of a higher metabolism with the help of these little tricks that provide a big payoff.
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What is metabolism?
Metabolism is the catch-all phrase for all the chemical and physical processes in the body that are necessary to maintain life. Specifically, your body extracts energy from food, and you use this energy to live: breathe, circulate blood, and move your muscles, among many other biological functions. There’s also a connection between your metabolism and your weight, which is why many people want their metabolism working efficiently. Read on to learn how to boost your metabolism and keep it in tip-top shape.
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Play footsie… with yourself
Are you a toe-tapper? A pencil twirler? A leg shaker? Don’t stifle it—all these little movements can bolster your metabolism. Fidgeters can burn more calories each day without even thinking about it. According to a 2018 review in the Journal of Exercise Nutrition & Biochemistry, obesity was linked to lower levels of non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)—or calorie burning from non-exercise movement.
(Related: Why Exercise Can Be the Most Effective Way to Relieve Stress)
