This article was written by Leta Shy and repurposed with permission from POPSUGAR Fitness.
Want to turn your body's fat-burning potential up a notch? Check out these five ways to wake up and increase the calorie burn.
Exercise
That early workout doesn't just put a pep in your step: Exercising in the morning also helps boost your metabolism, more so than exercising at other times, according to previous studies. So lace up your sneaks and greet the sun to torch extra calories.
Add Intensity
A recent study found that an intense 2.5-minute burst of exercise can lead to an increased afterburn all day—up to 200 calories' worth, in fact. Need ideas on how to add intensity to your workouts? Here are five short exercises you can try.
Don't Delay Breakfast
You should never skip breakfast just because your day is hectic. Eating in the morning helps keep your body (and metabolism) at its best. Eat a filling breakfast soon after you wake up so your body will be ready to burn energy throughout your morning; try these quick healthy breakfast ideas for when you're strapped for time.
Muscle Up
Don't forget to add strength training to your routine to build more calorie-burning muscle. Start your day off with this 10-minute muscle-building workout to increase your metabolism and tone up.
Eat a Midmorning Snack
It's definitely possible to snack and lose weight, but make sure you choose ones that are filling and healthy. The best options have fat-burning properties—such as antioxidants and protein—to give your metabolism an extra boost. Check out more metabolism-boosting foods here!
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