增加肌肉 = 增加新陳代謝 = 減重？More Muscles, Easier Weight Loss?
不少人知道新陳代謝與減重息息相關。隨著年齡增加，新陳代謝會開始減慢，身體便較容易積聚脂肪。除了透過均衡飲食攝取足夠營養外，適量增加體內肌肉量都有助提升新陳代謝率。因體內的肌肉越多，身體燃燒的熱量（卡路里）便越高。
It is commonly known that metabolism influences weight loss. As you get order, the metabolic rate naturally slows down and your body tends to store more fat. In addition to a nutritionally balanced diet, increasing muscle mass is also a key factor to improve metabolism. When you have more muscle, your body burns more calories.
要增加身體的肌肉量，可選擇做一些阻力運動，例如舉重、器械訓練或使用室內划船器等。此外，在運動後，可攝取適量含豐富蛋白質食物如一杯低脂奶、一隻雞蛋或手掌心一半大小的瘦肉類等，幫助修補受損的肌肉組織從而增加肌肉量。當新陳代謝率增加後，肥腩也較容易被踢走了！
Doing resistance training such as weightlifting, using strength training equipment or rowing machines, can enhance muscle mass as well as metabolic rate. After each workout, it is recommended to have a protein-rich snack, such as a cup of low-fat dairy, an egg or half a palm size of lean meats, to help repair and rebuild damaged muscle tissues. Once your metabolic rate has been raised, it is easier for you to lose weight!
屈臣氏營養師團隊
Watsons Dietitian Team
