Can Exercise Actually 'Boost' Your Metabolism? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter | TED

Can you "boost" your metabolism by exercising more? Well, it's complicated. Diving deep into surprising truths about how the body conserves and expends energy in the form of calories, Dr. Jen Gunter reveals what your metabolism actually does, the role of exercise -- and other things weight loss culture doesn't want you to know.

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[Simmin]

Me: starts blinking super fast to burn calories

[KJ-yknq]

Helps explain why exercise alone doesn’t do much for weight loss. It’s still part of the process though. And aside from this tremendous other physical and mental health benefits to be gained as well.

[forthetube]

She should have just said nutrition plays a bigger part than exercise when it comes to managing weight and as you lose weight your energy demand will drop as well and called it a day

[glenjennett]

Someone once told me that exercising is about building muscle and not about losing weight, but I think it depends on what kind of exercising. For instance, lifting weights is not going to help you lose weight, whereas running or swimming would be better suited for those who are trying to lose weight.

[robinlandy]

Exercise, esp strength training builds more muscle mass, which is much more metabolically active than fat. In other words, it requires more energy at rest to carry out its functions of maintenance and repair. So while most things don’t “boost” your metabolism in the way ppl think, building more lean muscle mass could/would absolutely raise your resting metabolic rate. I like the Body Stuff podcast, but she is NOT an exercise scientist or an expert in this area.

[David-jlcz]

Apart from burning calories, exercise builds muscle (skeletal, smooth, cardiac, etc.) and resistance training is as important as cardio. The more lean body mass you have the more basal calories you burn. It's a fact that this "expert" should acknowledge rather than encouraging people not to exercise to have a boost in metabolism.

[TheTypeWriters-kqpb]

Actually, the studies show that exercise does increase your metabolism; this increase is called "excess post-exercise oxygen consumption." In addition, exercise helps build lean mass, which also increases your basal metabolic rate (BMR). It's worth mentioning that while exercise makes up a much smaller chunk of total daily energy expenditure than BMR, you can still burn hundreds of calories every day from exercise alone. I should point out that of the two components, diet has a larger impact than exercise on weight loss, but studies also show that combining exercise with diet is more effective than diet or exercise alone - the simple fact is that you create a more negative energy balance that way (Clark 2015).

[BoyCrazy]

Thank you Ted ed for making all these videos that not only explain but visually show how our bodies work. I really appreciate this. Thank you thank you thank you

[shreejithar]

I appreciate this video, Short video contain with right amout of imformation.

[sagnorm]

This is really simple.

1. Burn more calories then you consume to lose weight
2. Make sure you get enough macro and micro nutrients while on a calorie deficit
3. You will lose muscle and fat
4. To prevent/stop/reverse muscle loss, you need to do strength training
5. If you don't do strength training, you will get the unattractive "scrawny" or "skinny fat" look.
6. Watch out for loose skin. Slower weight loss and lotion are pretty much the only counter to loose skin.

[osblog]

Спасибо за ваши видео и такой хороший канал!!! Интересно смотреть!

[TimStreeperMusic]

This might be one of the worst TED Talks I've ever seen. Keep in mind, I'm a recovering exercise physiologist- so, take my perspective with a grain of salt. While more or less factually accurate (she omits discussing things like excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC)), the message that's being delivered to the viewer is that exercise just isn't that important. My guess is that she's attempting to convey the notion that for the aveage person who exercises at a ~moderate intensity for less than 1 hour per day every day of the week, that exercise alone isn't especially effective at driving weight loss. That being said, regular exercise is exceptionally effective at weight maintenance- people who exercise regularly do much better at metabolic homeostasis. Exercise is also the best form of prophylactic "medicine" for practically every form of illness- chronic or otherwise. So please, don't take Dr. Jen's advice to heart. By all means, EXERCISE.

[shintyty]

I think many people perceive exercise as a way to burn calories and lose weight but I think what people forget is that it also have so much great health benefits, and even things like boosting mood, and for me it makes me feel great, which motivates me to further work on myself. I think it is also seen as something like a chore that is hard and unenjoyable, but if you try different things and find the right thing for you, it can be so much fun! and don't be discouraged because often times, the more you do, and the better you get, the more enjoyable it becomes.

[arcltdandy]

I thought muscle gained by exercise use more calories throughout the day

[StephonFitness]

Great video. I personally lost 66 lbs in 8 months with a high fat - low carb diet and metabolism boosting tips. Keeping metabolism high is crucial for weight loss:

- Drink more water
- Eat more protein
- Resistance training
- HIIT cardio
- Get enough sleep

Losing weight and keeping it off is incredibly easy if you know what you’re doing 🙂

[dukeofdenver]

2:16 That 300 daily calorie difference adds up over months and years. Over 12 months, a 300 calorie variance is over a more calories burnt.

[caothianhthu]

It's helpful for me rightnow. I have taken a lot of toxic fast reducing methods. I made me feel drained, tired and starving. I know that I have to adjust my routine immediately.

[Ray_Midge]

Interesting what she said about calories out being a fixed number. I think the point is that when it comes solely to the topic of losing weight, it's calories vs calories out. You have to reduce your caloric intake. Easy concept, but it's always difficult to break habits. However, when it comes to overall health, not just weight loss, of course exercise is vitally important.

[williammoffat]

She is talking about BMR, which may be true is not affected as much by exercise. However exercising most certainly burns calories (or uses them). It also releases endorphins and helps your body regulate hormones properly. It give you better sleep which also helps you lose extra weight if you are trying as most weight loss is exhaled during the night.

[ladyagony]

I really like her hair, she's so gorgeous