Well, it is the calorie burner. Your calories are being burned all day long no matter what your regular and normal routines are. Whether you are walking, running, eating, sleeping, or just sitting at your desk, your metabolism is burning calories. Now how much they burn is another question.
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.