is responsible for detoxifying the body, and helps to get waste and used metabolic material into a form in which it can be excreted or recycled. It is also responsible for glucose metabolism, bile production and storage of fat-soluble vitamins, and manufactures
any thirst," warns Pedlar. "By that time, your metabolism and energy efficiency will be severely impaired." Typically, 150 to 300ml of fluid every 15 minutes should combat dehydration. "It's a vicious circle – you don't drink enough, your blood volume
a persistent problem for many runners. It is well recognised that exercise, and the increase in metabolism associated with it, causes the mucous membranes or internal skin tissue within the nose and sinuses to produce more mucous than when at rest
will become easier as your metabolism returns to normal and the Thyroxine starts to work properly. Finally, given your condition I would not be too concerned about your pulse rate. However, if you feel that its higher than it has been for a similar pace
fitness and endurance. But to kickstart a sluggish metabolism, you need intensity. Karp suggests interval training (condensed runs that combine intense efforts with recovery) because studies have found these workouts burn more calories during and after
. But that doesn’t mean staying slim is a battle you can’t win. It’s possible to outsmart your genes and maintain a healthy weight.Case in point: a 2009 Finnish study published in the International Journal of Obesity tracked 16 same-sex twin pairs (chosen because
, respiratory, muscular, nervous systems and energy metabolism, all of which are promoted by a rise in temperature. It's probably no surprise to learn that a study of 25 experienced swimmers confirmed the effects of fluctuating body temperatures. The swimmers
to concentrate — not to mention more energised for a five-miler. On top of that, coffee's high antioxidant content has been attributed to reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease and Parkinson's disease, and caffeine has been linked to aiding fat metabolism
published in The Lancet medical journal showed that a period of decreased sleep over only a few days can cause a disruption in glucose metabolism – the process responsible for storing energy from the food we eat, and why marathon runners carbo-load before a
reaching the tissues and organs where they're known to do damage.The free radicals to worry about are those that infiltrate your body via environmental pollutants, such as ozone and cigarette smoke. Stay far away from them. And continue to fight them
