Does hot weather increase one's metabolism?

Metabolism can be thought of as the sum total of energy your body needs to build, tear down, function, and protect itself on a cellular level. Anything that causes stress to that system increases the energy demands. read more

So yes, hot weather increases your metabolism. However because we are better at warming ourselves than we are cooling ourselves, extreme heat will often cause you to counter this increase in metabolism by convincing you that sitting on your butt is the best option so you don’t overheat. read more

The relationship between your body's metabolism and outside temperatures is complex. Although it may seem like your metabolism slows in the summer, this actually isn't the case. Warm weather can actually create a slight increase in your metabolism. read more

Drink cold and hot beverages: While there’s mixed research about the effectiveness of drinking hot and cold beverages to boost metabolism, the idea is that the extreme temperatures give your body extra work (more calories to burn). read more