11 Moves That Will Boost Your Metabolism PDF Print E-mail

Even if you're young, you know how quickly your metabolism can get off track. Maintaining a healthy (and quick!) metabolism can help you maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. We have compiled 11 moves that are sure to help boost your metabolism and keep you on the road to wellness! They are easy, they are fun - they are all right here at your fingertips!

As we get older, our metabolism slows down. It's a simple fact that every woman has to deal with, and there is no getting around that. There are ways, however, to boost your metabolism through exercise. Yoga and resistance training are just two of the ways to get your metabolism going! Try these moves 2-3 times a week.

Start off with these:
3 Easy Hip Stretches

Take a look at these poses:
4 Beginner's Yoga Poses

Push-Up:
Lie face down with your fingers pointing forward.  Push your body up with your arms and descend before your elbows lock. Slowly lower back to the starting position without bending your back. Do 10-15 reps.

Stationary Lunge:
Stand with one foot ahead of the other. Lift the heel of your back foot so that only the ball is on the floor. Bending both knees, lower yourself so your front knee bends to a 90-degree angle and the back knee nearly touches the floor. Push yourself back up to a standing position. Do 10-15 reps.

Leg Lift:

Lie on your right side with your right arm extended straight out and your head resting on your arm, keeping your right leg straight and flat on the ground. Lift your left leg until you feel a gentle pull, hold, then slowly lower it. Do 10-15 times on your right side, then turn over and repeat with your other leg.

The Perfect Crunch:
Health club owner John Tsemberide offers this advice: Keep your belly button pulled in and your lower back pressed against the matt as you lift your shoulders toward the ceiling.  Also, take your time with each separate crunch.  Racing through will allow some momentum to take over for what your muscles should be doing.  Take time – between 1 and 2 seconds – to do each crunch.  Working a little slower will help you pay more attention to your form and will be a better workout for your abs.

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