Did you know that the small movements that you make each day can add up to a significant calorie burn?
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:
- Stand More Often – move around whilst doing tasks such as talking on the phone or texting
- Take The Stairs – avoid using the lift or escalators
- Park Further Away – park your car further away from your destination allowing you to get more steps in
- Take Walking Breaks – walk around the office or step outside for a short walk
- Move Whilst Watching TV – stand up, stretch, or walk around during an advert break
- Use a Standing Desk – alternate between sitting and standing at your desk
- Do Your Household Chores With More Energy – hoovering, mopping, and dusting are all NEAT activities, try doing them faster!
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.
