Rev it up!

Trying to rev up your metabolism? Consider this... the key to a higher metabolism is increasing general physical activity (the things we do outside of the gym). So take an extra lap around the office building, walk up and down the stairs 5 times before your next meeting, or add a few squats into your day. The more we stay physically active, the higher our metabolism stays and therefore, the more calories we will burn throughout the day.

So try this... the next time you come back to your desk, almost sit in your chair 10 times. The proper form for a squat simulates sitting in a chair, just don't sit all the way down. Your knees should be behind your toes and your weight pushed into your heels. If you need more stability, hold onto the sides of the chair as you lower down, but use your legs to stand back up. Set a goal of three sets of 10 throughout the day. Happy squatting!