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NEAT
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NON-EXERCISE
NON-
EXERCISE ACTIVITY THERMOGENESIS
Voluntary
Employment work
Shopping
Yard work
Walking the dog
Hiking
Biking
Playing with the kids
Taking the stairs
House work
Posture
Facial expressions
Walking speed
Pep in your step
Fidgeting
Involuntary
Why is it important to be concerned with NEAT?
IS IT IMPORTANT?
Energy In (Food)
vs.
Energy Out (Activity)
Energy Balance
Often higher energy expenditure than daily exercise
Food Intake
Prioritizing and maximizing NEAT means you can eat more food!
General Health
Even non-exercise physical activity is extremely beneficial for general health and well-being.
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
Several key factors can have an impact on our level of NEAT each day (positive and negative).
A calorie deficit may cause the body to naturally dial down NEAT.
Food We Eat
FOOD INTAKE
In some people, a calorie surplus causes the body to increase NEAT.
EXERCISE
Intensity, frequency, and volume of workouts can have a negative effect on NEAT.
Exercise
SLEEP
Sleep impacts numerous areas of our health including mood and energy levels.
Sleep
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health
Mental health and depression, in particular, can negatively impact NEAT.
INCREASING & TRACKING
Tracking and increasing NEAT can be an extremely effective way to aid in weight loss efforts.
JOURNALING
Tracking NEAT
ACTIVITY TRACKERS
Increasing NEAT
Generally, get out more and become more active!
Just eat more if necessary!