Since the 1980s, businesses have come out with products that guarantee a quick-fix to improving a slow metabolism. Between pills, teas, and dietary routines, consumers fall for one fix after the next, with hopes that their metabolism can be expedited. However, in the last decade, researchers have released studies that support a healthier, safer way of speeding up the metabolism than consuming pills and enhanced teas.

This way encourages the consumer to increase their exercise routine and implement specific foods into one's every day diet to boost one's metabolism. Boosting your metabolism alone will not lead to significant weight loss. Nevertheless, boosting your metabolism in addition to eating healthier, and exercising frequently will lead to weight loss; and it will have you zeroing in on your goal weight in no time.

Below, check out the eight healthy tips, two workout routines and six dietary suggestions, that will inevitably speed up your metabolism faster than you could have ever imagined.

Be About That Cardio Life

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While choosing a workout routine, it is common for one to turn their nose up at cardio, and shift their mindset towards strength training. However, if you're trying to lose weight or speed up your metabolism, it's time to put down the weights, and lace your sneakers up for a cardiovascular routine.

Whether you're choosing between the treadmill, rowing machine, stationary bike, Zumba, or simply hitting the pavement, there is a limiltless amount of cardio routines to help speed up your metabolism. The results found that those who often perform endurance exercise (cardio routines) experienced a significant increase in the production of the hormone FGF21, which has a positive effect on your metabolism.

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