Can you "boost" your metabolism by exercising more? Well, it's complicated. Diving deep into surprising truths about how the body conserves and expends energy in the form of calories, Dr. Jen Gunter reveals what your metabolism actually does, the role of exercise -- and other things weight loss culture doesn't want you to know. (For more on how your body works, tune in to her podcast, Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter, from the TED Audio Collective.)

Jen Gunter: Can exercise actually "boost" your metabolism?

Can exercise actually "boost" your metabolism?

Larger bodies have faster metabolisms, debunking myths linking body size to metabolic rate. It's genetics and age that decide.

The Hadza people's lifestyle reveals our calorie burn is similar globally, challenging myths about exercise and energy expenditure.

Exercising more won't 'boost' metabolism for weight loss. Our bodies adjust to conserve energy, focusing on managing energy, not weight.