How to Increase Your Metabolism As We Get Older (Free Tips From a Newington Coach)

"My metabolism isn't what it used to be." Sound familiar? One of the largest metabolism studies ever done (Science, 2021, more than 6,400 people) found that, after adjusting for body size and muscle, metabolism stays remarkably steady from about age 20 to 60.

What usually changes as we get older is that we lose muscle and move less, and both are in our control.

5 simple ways to give your metabolism a boost:

1. Strength train 2 to 3 days a week. Muscle burns energy around the clock.

2. Eat protein at every meal.

3. Move more between workouts: a daily walk at Mill Pond Park counts.

4. Aim for 7+ hours of sleep.

5. Skip crash diets. They cost muscle along with fat.

"People don't get weak because they get old. They get old because they get weak. Strength is the thing you can control." - Ben Petitpas, CSCS, owner of CT Workout

Free full guide with a metabolism-friendly weekly plan: ctworkout.com/metabolism-after-40

CT Workout, 37 Ann St, Newington: personal training and small-group classes for adults 40+, with 100+ Five-Star Reviews on Google. Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.