Amp up your fat burn
01 SPIN IT TO WIN IT
Stop what you’re repping. While heavy lifting can improve your metabolic rate, for the best results, super-set it with a session on a bike. A University of Copenhagen study comparing spinners with lifters found that the former group had higher levels of metabolism-boosting hormone FGF21 after training. This was attributed to either the high intensity or the increased lower-body muscle recruitment, so cap off your strength session with an interval sprint finisher.
02 BRANCH OUT
More than just your favourite bar snack, olives offer major metabolism benefits, thanks to their high copper and CLA fat content. But you might be missing out on the best bit. Virginia Tech found the active ingredient of olive leaf extract, oleuropein, helps boost the secretion of insulation, which controls metabolism. Add a
