neat
Calories burned through everyday non-exercise movement.
Definitions
'Non-exercise activity thermogenesis' — the energy you burn through daily movement (walking, fidgeting, chores) outside of formal workouts, relevant to fat loss.
neat In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Physiology acronym adopted in diet/fitness talk.
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What does NEAT stand for?
It stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis — the calories you burn through everyday movement like walking, fidgeting and chores outside of formal workouts.
Why does NEAT matter for fat loss?
Because everyday movement can burn a significant number of calories, so increasing your NEAT, such as taking more steps, can help create a deficit.
How do you increase your NEAT?
Move more throughout the day — take more steps, stand more, do chores and generally stay active outside of your training sessions.
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