Do you know the difference between a slow metabolism and a fast metabolism? No ? So let's go !
FIRST OF ALL… WHAT IS A METABOLISM?
Metabolism defines the set of coupled reactions occurring in the cells of the body to ensure two essential activities, namely:
- Keeping the body alive, that is to say allowing breathing, heartbeat, brain nutrition, digestion, etc. We then speak of basal metabolism.
- Increase the energy requirement necessary for the proper functioning of the body during physical exercise. We are talking about active metabolism.
One is permanent while the second is deployed only during exercise but both respond to the same functioning which differs depending on the person, hence the distinction slow metabolism / fast metabolism.
In fact, a fast metabolism burns a lot of calories quickly, while a slow metabolism doesn't. So, even if we adopt the same diet as our friends, who lost 2 kilos in 3 weeks, if our metabolism is slow, we will not achieve the same results, at least not at the same speed.
RAPID METABOLISM
A fast metabolism is characterized by fine bones. Gaining weight is difficult for you since your metabolism burns calories quickly. You are made for endurance sports. But be careful, if you eat without gaining too much weight today, your body shape may change over the years...
SLOW METABOLISM
If you are robust and square in nature, you have a slow metabolism. You tend to gain muscle and mass quickly if you combine it with regular physical training. You are powerful. Anaerobic, that is to say “explosive” sports are made for you. You burn few calories. This is why the evening meal is decisive: what you eat in the evening will be stored overnight. Favor starchy foods and avoid fatty foods.
