Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Join Katie and Heather, owners of Barpath Fitness, as they take a deep dive into important (and usually controversial) health & fitness topics. Combining a little science, a little ranting, and a lot of industry experience, Katie and Heather will be helping you sift through the toxic misinformation in the fitness industry. One podcast episode at a time. Barpath Fitness is an LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness business that specializes in helping people move better, get stronger, and live pain free through individualized programming and coaching.
Stronger Than Your Boyfriend
Metabolism Myths
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Barpath Fitness
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Season 1
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Episode 210
This week on the podcast, we go over common metabolism myths then go over steps you need to take to improve your metabolism. To simplify, metabolism is all the processes that occur to provide energy for the body and for normal functioning in life. This includes turning nutrients from food into energy, which is what people usually think about when talking about metabolism. Metabolism is complex, but there are certain lifestyle changes that anyone can implement to help improve their metabolic health.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Understanding Metabolism: What It Really Is
- Myth 1: Metabolism Slows Dramatically With Age
- Myth 2: Skipping Meals Slows Your Metabolism
- Myth 3: Eating Certain Foods Can Boost Metabolism
- Myth 4: Eating at Night Slows Metabolism
- What Influences Metabolic Health?
- How to Improve Your Metabolic Health
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