1. BODY SIZE:
Size of the body has a major influence on the speed of metabolism. A naturally big body means more cells to maintain which requires more calories, therefore larger people tend to have a high metabolism.
2. WEIGHT GAIN
Extra weight also helps speed up metabolism as each movement requires the contraction of more muscle cells to move the mass, even if much of the extra weight gained is fat it still requires more effort to move, however fat is not metabolically active so metabolism speed will only be higher during movement.
3. BODY COMPOSITION:
Body composition or proportion of weight determines the speed of metabolism. Body composition is the difference between total lean weight compared to fat weight. A higher percentage of lean body weight results in a high metabolic rate compared with individuals of the same weight with a higher fat percentage, think of a body builder compared to a Sumo wrestler!
Just to clear any confusion!!!!!
An overweight person weighing the same as an athlete can burn almost the same amount of calories during exercise, however, the leaner person burns many more calories at rest because lean body weight is much more metabolically active than fat weight. Problems are exaggerated if an overweight person leads a sedentary life, turning down a chance to speed up metabolism naturally!
4. SEX:
Men naturally have a higher degree of lean muscle and research suggests this is mainly due to the male sex hormones resulting in the difference in body size and composition.
5. AGE:
Age affects the metabolism for both men and women. After 30 years of age there is usually a gradual decline in lean body weight and an increase in fat weight although this is mainly due to hormonal changes. This will lead to a lowering of the metabolism.
A decline in our metabolic rate can also be attributed to a gradual change in lifestyle (ie. Kids, new job, injury).
6. HEREDITARY:
Differences in our genes can affect metabolism. Some people can have the same weight, fat content and age but have different body types, which result in different metabolic rates.
7. HORMONES:
Hormones control many of the body's main chemical processes, therefore can influence metabolism. A rise in some of the body's important hormones through regular exercise or even through genetic disorders can increase lean weight and change body composition.
8. PSYCHOLOGICAL STATE:
Stress and anxiety can cause a rapid increase in energy expenditure. When a person is said to be "on edge" or nervous they are in a state of high alert, different chemicals circulate the blood vessels and communicate to cells to break down energy stores ready to provide a greater supply of energy if needed.
9. TEMPERATURE:
It may sound strange but the climate around us can influence the speed of metabolism. If we are too cold we shiver which burns up much energy from the constant contraction and relaxation of muscle cells trying to produce heat to maintain a constant body temperature. When we are hot we also burn more calories through the process of sweating
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