Non-exercise activity thermogenesis is energy used during everyday movement outside planned exercise.
Why NEAT matters
Walking, standing and routine activity can meaningfully affect total daily expenditure and often change during dieting.
A practical example
Steps taken at work, household tasks and walking to shops all contribute to NEAT.
Common mistake
Trying to replace all everyday movement with one short workout.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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