What Factors Influence/Increase or Boost Metabolism or Basal Metabolic Rate?
-. The amount of lean body mass (LBM) has the greatest influence upon Basal Metabolic Rate. Increase your overall muscle mass and increase or boost your metabolism.
- A hyperactive thyroid has a large effect on metabolic rate.
- The younger you are the higher your metabolism. Metabolism declines with age.
- Having the appropriate amount of water will increase or boost metabolism and regulate body temperature.
- The more frequently you eat, the greater the metabolism fire is to burn fat and calories. Aim for 6-8 small meals with protein, veggies and good fats high in DHA and EPA.
- Breastfeeding increases BMR.
- Ingesting complete protein, whole wheat and spicy foods increase BMR
- Cold and Hot Hydrotherapy boosts or increases BMR
- Caffeine, nicotine and some fat burning supplements will increase metabolism.
- Heredity plays a major role in BMR or RMR, some people are born with a slower or thrifty metabolism than others. This makes it a lot easier to gain weight. However, there are many other ways to combat a thrifty metabolism which are mentioned above.
- The wheather plays a role on your metabolism as well. Shivering causes your body to expend energy, thus increasing your metabolism or BMR.