You won't curl a dumbbell
And you have no interest in lifting, pressing, or pumping any other form of iron. Fine. But if you won't touch a resistance band either, or do a push-up or squat, you're pretty much pumping the brakes on your metabolism. Here's why: Muscle tissue is the source of your resting metabolic rate, says Jeffrey I. Mechanick, MD, clinical professor of medicine and director of metabolic support in the division of endocrinology, diabetes, and bone disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. This refers to the number of calories your body uses to keep your heart beating, lungs pumping, and all the other necessary functions that keep our body healthy. So it stands to reason: the more muscle you have, the higher your metabolic rate, and the more calories you burn. As we age, we lose muscle and gain fat. To counteract those sad-but-true effects, include strength training in your regimen. Here are some medical reasons you might have a slow metabolism.
11 Everyday Habits That Secretly Slow Your Metabolism, Source:https://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/weight-loss/slow-your-metabolism/
