Some people have a higher metabolic rate than others do. It is important to remember your metabolism automatically slows down with age. You are burning fewer calories doing the same exact activities than just 5 years ago. So, as your age increases your activities need to increase as well. Here are some other ways to help increase your metabolism.
Exercise is beneficial for several reasons.
We each need to exercise everyday to increase our heart rate, which benefits the cardiovascular system. It will also help to increase muscle content and reduce the unwanted fat. Your metabolism speeds up when the muscle content exceeds fat content. Just a few simple exercises a day will help increase your metabolism. Walking is an excellent starting place.