On this episode of 20 Minute Fitness we dig into the world of metabolism. More specifically, how can you adjust your training regime to make your body a metabolism burning machine. However, we are not just going to give you quick tips on how to spike your metabolism once in a while. This is about making your metabolism and body more efficient on the whole. So we are here to offer you advice on how you can boost your metabolic rate in the long term. Three Things You Will Learn 1.) Boost Your Metabolic Rate With HIITWhenever we hear the term HIIT or "high-intensity interval training" it usually follows with "and you burn tons of calories." Which probably makes you wonder whether HIIT is the fairytale of calorie burning or reality. Listen to this week's episode to find out how efficient HIIT actually is in burning calories and whether it's scientifically proven. 2.) Weight Lifting = The Key To The Ultimate Metabolism Like we mentioned in our previous episode about boosting your metabolic rate with nutrition, the best way to fire up your metabolism is to build it from the inside out. Which is why building lean, strong muscles via weightlifting is the best way to go. Find out how you can transform your metabolism from the inside by clicking play! 3.) Debunking the "AfterBurn" You may have come across this ambiguous term, but what exactly is the "afterburn"? Well, it's the referring to the heightened state of oxygen consumption post exercise. This heightened state is mostly connected to HIIT training and its magical metabolic effects. So let's dive into what the afterburn is and if this is a myth or another metabolic miracle.