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Build Muscles

You should exercise to increase muscle mass. A body having a high muscle to fat ratio will burn
more calories because muscles burn more calories than fat even at rest.

Sprint Train

A sprint will raise the metabolism much more than a jog. The raised metabolism stays for sometime
even after the sprint has been stopped. Hence, a mixture of sprints and walks will raise the BMR
more than a steady run. The same logic favours brisk, vigorous exercise over long and low
intensity exercise. Short walks during work hours, rather than continuous sitting on the chair and
being fidgety can be quite effective.

Foods that Boost BMR

There are several foods which help boost BMR. It will be wise to include them in your diet.

• Fibrous foods like fruits and vegetables.

• Foods containing Calcium like milk and curd.

• Protein rich foods like pulses, eggs and milk.

• Foods having caffeine like coffee and tea.

• Foods containing Iron like apples and spinach.

• Foods having Vitamin D like fish, cheese and egg yolk.

Utilise the above tips to raise your BMR and reap the many benefits of doing so.

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