Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy your body expends during daily activities that aren’t classified as formal exercise, like walking, cleaning, or even just standing. These small movements and actions naturally burn calories, often without you even realising it
Incorporating higher levels of NEAT into your routine, in addition to regular workouts, can significantly boost weight loss and improve overall health and wellness. NEAT complements but does not replace traditional exercises such as strength training or cardio
Sedentary workers, such as office workers, generally have low NEAT levels due to prolonged sitting and limited physical movement. This lifestyle burns far fewer calories than more active occupations, such as bricklaying or construction work, where tasks involve continuous movement and physical demands, like heavy lifting. Over time, these small daily movements add up! An active worker can burn hundreds of calories throughout each day through NEAT alone. However, no matter what occupation you are in, you can increase your NEAT with a few small changes to your routine
Increasing your NEAT levels offers numerous health benefits, including improved circulation, enhanced energy levels, and better mood. Making small changes to move more frequently throughout the day can have a lasting positive impact on your health and well-being
There are several easy ways to increase your NEAT levels:
Challenge yourself to add a few NEAT activities to your day and see how you feel by the end of the week!
Stay healthy,
Team TROY’S.
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