FLIP YOUR GENETIC SWITCH TO “SKINNY”

Regulating the genes that boost mitochondrial function speeds fat burn and increases energy. And you can rev metabolism even more by adding these strategies to your morning routine

TAKE DEEP BREATHS

Spend three minutes taking slow, deep breaths each morning to torch up to 27 percent more fat per day. UCLA doctors say deep breathing delivers oxygen that activates mitochondria so these cellular energy engines burn fat more efficiently all day.

STROLL FOR 10

A brisk 10-minute walk is an effective way to jump-start mitochondrial activity in the morning. In fact, Kansas State University researchers report that women who exercise in the am burn fat 12 percent faster during their workouts than those who get physical in the afternoon.

SIP YOUR GREENS

A daily green smoothie can increase energy by 77 percent, according to a study in Nutrition Journal. Credit goes to manganese, a mineral found in leafy greens that helps the body neutralize free radicals before they can dampen mitochondrial function.