There are a few easy ways to add variety to your exercise program. We’ve
already talked about interval training, and that is indeed one way to shift
your body’s metabolic engine into higher gear.
Other effective ways are to break up a longer routine into smaller parts.
For example, instead of committing to 1x1 hour workout a day, it can be
metabolism-boosting to split this up into 2x30 minute workouts; or even,
on some occasions, 3x20 minute workouts.
Furthermore, you can add variety into your daily exercise routine without
formally exercising.
For example, you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Or you can
start your day with a brisk walk instead of a coffee and the newspaper.
Or, instead of parking close to the grocery store entrance, you can walk
the distance between a far away parking spot and the entrance.
All of these tips provide two metabolism-boosting benefits.
Firstly, as you can easily see, they can make exercising more fun. While,
indeed, it’s important to have an exercise routine, you don’t want to have
a boring exercise routine (because then your chances of stopping are that
much greater!).
So adding these new elements to your overall exercise commitment simply
helps encourage you to stick with the program. And since exercising is a
core part of boosting your metabolism, any technique or tip that helps you
continue exercising over the long term is a wise piece of advice.