Build muscle through lifting weights. Larger muscle groups such as your legs as well as the core musculature (rectus abdominus, external obliques, internal obliques, transversus abdominis) are muscles with large surface area. Strengthen and utilize these muscles to increase your basic metabolic rate. Doing cardiovascular exercises such as running, biking, rowing ergometer can increase your cardiovascular health. Performing these activities with a higher muscle mass burns more calories and can help one control their weight.
