It is enveloped in an aura of mystery.

It has a particular resonance in the minds of any

newcomer to the world of bodybuilding. it is mentioned in a lot of articles. Each beginner
who had the curiosity to read a bodybuilding magazine met at least once the term
"metabolism". He most certainly asked himself sooner or later what it means and what
connection is there between metabolism and going to the gym to get big muscles.

In the simplest terms metabolism is the rate at which the body consumes energy.
Metabolism varies from person to person. You can have a higher metabolism than
normal, or a slower one. Metabolism is known as the balance between two opposing
processes:
- catabolism (where energy is degraded). This type of reaction is accompanied by the
release of energy (exothermic reaction);
-anabolism (where energy is synthesized). Anabolic reactions are characterized by
energy and they are called endergonic reactions (endothermic reactions).

Catabolism and anabolism are conducted through a succession of many chemical
reactions: hydrolysis, hydrogenation, dehydration, decarboxylation, deamination,
transamination, esterification, condensation polymerization.

Nutritional health depends on a number of factors and components that can be grouped
as either "source of energy" or as "active substances" Energy sources are proteins, fats
and carbohydrates, and the active substances are vitamins and minerals. The energy
required for biosynthetic processes comes mostly from breaking the macroergic bonds
of different compounds. Depending on the capacity of energy production, organisms are
divided into:
Autotrophic (Greek autos = itself, troph = nourishment) - organisms which synthesize
organic substances required by the process of photosynthesis and chemosynthesis.
Heterotrophic (Greek heteros = different, troph = nourishment) - organisms that provide
their food using various decaying substances (saprophytic and parasitizing other living
organisms).
The main factor that causes the most intense effect on metabolic rate is exercise.
Maximal exercise can increase up to 50 times more heat productionthan normal within
seconds . Just think how much you sweat and how hot it is after running to catch the
bus. Therefore, it is very important that those who want to lose weight are aware that
exercise is an essential help.
Age is an important factor that influences metabolism. After 30 years, the metabolic rate
begins to decline gradually. According to studies, regularly practiced exercise
contributes substantially to preserving muscle mass, thus indirectly contributes to
maintaining an optimal metabolism. The main ingredient in all the metabolical processes
is water. Water shortages cause termination of all processes, both anabolic and
catabolic ones, resulting in death of the organism.
An important fact to remember is that with good physical exercises, healthy nutrition and
hidration there it is impossible for anyone to fail at being their best version of
themselves.