WAYS TO INCREASE NEAT LEVELS 01. Track your steps: when you’re aware of how much you move from day to day, you’re more likely to increase how much you move. Most smart phones have an app that counts daily steps. And if you can’t or don’t want your phone constantly on hand, there are heaps of affordable fitness trackers that track steps, calories and sleep. 02. Walk more: wherever you can, whenever you can. You could park your car further away from the supermarket entrance, walk to the gym or work, or just go for an evening stroll. Stairs over the escalator. It all counts. 03. Move at every opportunity: housework, gardening, walking the dog, washing the car, these are all easy, practical ways to get you on your feet and increase energy spend. REFERENCES 1. von Loeffelholz, C., & Birkenfeld, A. (2018). The Role of Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis in Human Obesity 2. Trexler, E. T., Smith-Ryan, A. E., & Norton, L. E. (2014). Metabolic adaptation to weight loss: implications for the athlete. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition It’s important to mention that if you want to increase your NEAT levels, you’ll need to ensure that you’re eating enough. Not consuming enough calories can leave you feeling sluggish and too tired to spend a lot of time on your feet. So make sure you’re fuelling your body with plenty of protein and nutritious food. One final word on NEAT: have fun with it. Find joy in whatever movement works for you. BACK TO MENU
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