Post #2145643
2026-05-07 09:00 UTC
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis
- “Essentially, NEAT is any calories that you burn outside of specific exercise activity"
- “[NEAT is] a way to burn additional calories and further optimize your overall health.” If you’re physically able to get the recommended 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week (plus strength-training on two days), keep aiming for that. Doing lots of NEAT activities does burn calories and offer health benefits, but it’s better as a supplement to your regular fitness routine.
- NEAT can be a good motivator to increase the number of low-effort activities you already do and help you work up to a more regular exercise routine. Since the activity isn’t strenuous, you can get extra movement into your day without much effort.
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https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2026/03/neat-burns-calories-without-exercise
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@HollieK72@mastodonapp.uk 2026-05-07 09:05
Here are some easy ways to include more NEAT movement in your day: * Do squats, arm raises or arm circles while waiting for your morning coffee to brew. * Use a resistance band or ankle weights to do leg lifts while sitting at your desk at work. * Roll your shoulders, neck, ankles and wrists when working on the computer. * Use a stress ball or fidget toy. * Schedule regular breaks to stand up and move around when sitting for long periods. * Do more chores around the house — vacuuming, dusting, putting dishes away and doing laundry all count. * Do pushups or crunches during commercial breaks when watching TV. * Stretch before bed and when you wake up in the morning. 3/n