Recently, I had the opportunity to contribute to a Vitamin Shoppe article titled “The Best Way To Work Out To Boost Your Metabolism” published on their What’s Good blog. It sparked a lot of good conversation around what metabolic training actually is and just as importantly, what it isn’t.
When most people hear the phrase “boost your metabolism,” they think about doing harder, faster workouts or endless cardio. In reality, your metabolism is simply how your body produces and uses energy, and improving it comes down to how well your training develops that system over time. It is not about one killer workout, but about building efficiency across strength, conditioning, and recovery.
Strength training plays the biggest role in this process. Muscle tissue is metabolically active, meaning the more muscle you build, the more energy your body uses at rest. This is why resistance training is a cornerstone of everything we do at AIM Athletic, from small group training and personal training to active rehab and hockey performance. Stronger muscles improve fuel usage, support joint health, and allow you to tolerate more work without breaking down.
Cardio still matters, but it needs to be applied with purpose. Lower intensity aerobic work improves recovery and heart health, while higher intensity intervals train your ability to produce energy quickly and repeat efforts. When these elements are balanced properly, your body becomes more efficient instead of chronically fatigued.
One of the biggest mistakes people make is trying to turn every workout into a metabolic workout. Constant high intensity without recovery can actually slow progress by increasing stress and reducing your body’s ability to adapt. A well structured program like our small group personal training at AIM Athletic is designed to alternate stressors so your metabolism improves rather than stalls.
If you want a deeper dive into this topic, you can read the full article “The Best Way To Work Out To Boost Your Metabolism” on the Vitamin Shoppe What’s Good blog here:
https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/metabolic-workouts/
At the end of the day, smarter training almost always beats harder training, and a strong metabolism is built through consistency, balance, and good programming.
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