As we're slowly getting back to our fall fitness routine, we wanted to dedicate today's 20 Minute Fitness episode to a fundamental process of our body's functioning: metabolism. One of the main purposes of our metabolism is to convert what we eat or drink into energy. And from an exercising point of view, our metabolism is linked to our energy expenditure, or in other words, the number of calories we burn. Our metabolic rate is affected by several factors, such as age, gender, and genes. Hence, it cannot be artificially influenced by any gadget. However, there are certain natural “remedies” that can help boost your metabolism for a short period of time. But if you're looking for something more sustained, your focus should be around optimal nutrition and/or increasing your muscle mass. Press play to learn what innovations are out there that will help you achieve these and hopefully lead to boosting your metabolism in the long run!