General
neat
What does neat mean?
'Non-exercise activity thermogenesis' — the energy you burn through daily movement (walking, fidgeting, chores) outside of formal workouts, relevant to fat loss.
"Getting more steps in bumped my NEAT and the fat loss picked up."
Origin
Physiology acronym adopted in diet/fitness talk.
Frequently asked questions
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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